Trip from Warsaw, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

6h 50m

Distance

335.1 mi

539 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 39m ★
6 AM
6h 50m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 56m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Warsaw to The Bronx covers 338.1 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 33 minutes of pure driving time. Since this trek is manageable in a single day, you can complete it without an overnight stay if you are comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. Budgeting around $53 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for your journey across New York State. You will navigate primarily via local roads like East Buffalo Street, Perry Center Road, and Perry Road rather than relying on major interstates. It is a straightforward trip between two points in the Northeast, offering a direct, if somewhat intensive, driving experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

167.5 miles from Warsaw, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. Because you are navigating local roads for the entirety of the 338.1-mile journey, your focus will remain constantly engaged with the changing turns and intersections. The road’s personality is defined by its technical nature, demanding more attention than a standard high-speed commute. You should be prepared for a consistent rhythm that requires active steering rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway driving. This is a practical route for those who prefer local backroads over the high-speed, repetitive nature of major expressways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 157.6 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 335.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 157.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 211 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 320.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
157.6 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
211 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
320.1 mi into trip | ~6h 26m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
325.5 mi into trip | ~6h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
325.8 mi into trip | ~6h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Warsaw, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

211 mi in | ~4h 16m | via US 6

Milford

211.7 mi in | ~4h 17m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Genesee Expressway 32.6 mi 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Perry Center Road 7.4 mi 10m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
Sonyea Road 4.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on NY 19

60 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 20A

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Buffalo Street
3

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
4

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
5

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
6

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
7

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
9

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
10

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
Use the none lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
15

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
16

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
22

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the none lane.
23

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
24

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
25

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
27

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
29

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
31

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
34

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
35

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
36

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
37

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
38

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
39

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning your departure time is essential, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can make nighttime driving more challenging. With a total duration of over 5.5 hours, scheduling at least one well-timed stop is recommended to maintain your energy levels and stay sharp behind the wheel. Keep your $53 fuel budget handy, but remember to account for potential variations in local gas prices along your path. Since this route relies on smaller roads like Perry Road, ensure your GPS is updated and reliable before you head out. A concrete tip for this trip is to prioritize daylight hours for your departure to better navigate the frequent turns and local intersections you will encounter throughout the journey.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.5 miles from Warsaw, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 167.5 miles or 3h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warsaw, NY

This is one driving day of about 335.1 miles and 6h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warsaw, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.5 mi from Warsaw, NY · 3h 25m into the drive

Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, PA

168 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.5 miles from Warsaw, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

The final approach into The Bronx, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.55 one way

$109.11 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $59.12 $118.23
premium $4.88 $64.42 $128.84
diesel $5.64 $74.45 $148.90

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.5 1 $35.19 $16.08
Efficient EV 83.8 0 $29.32 $13.40
EV Truck/SUV 134 1 $46.91 $21.45

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Warsaw, NY

Evening in Warsaw on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

26 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 50m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warsaw, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 335.1 miles and takes about 6h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.5 miles from Warsaw, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 335.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 157.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 211 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 320.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Warsaw, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

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