Origin
West Nyack, NY
Afternoon in West Nyack on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Nyack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from West Nyack to The Bronx is a straightforward 26.6-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. Because this is such a short trip, you can easily complete it as a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Since there are no designated stops, the drive is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. It serves as a practical connection within New York State, making it an ideal route for commuters or those heading into the city for a brief visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| New York State Thruway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Route 59 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on West Street
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn left onto CR 23
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Strawtown Road
3
Continue on CR 23
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Sickletown Road
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
5
Turn straight onto NY 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 59
6
Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Merge onto I 87; I 287
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
15
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
16
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
17
Merge onto BR
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
20
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
21
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
22
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
24
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
25
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
New York State Thruway
(7.1 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
43 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this trip features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate local streets for the entirety of the 38-minute duration. The road character is defined by frequent turns and changing local conditions rather than monotonous, high-speed stretches. Because there is no long, uninterrupted highway driving, you will need to remain alert and focused on local navigation throughout the 26.6-mile path. This route offers a more personal, hands-on driving experience compared to wider, faster thoroughfares.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
9.5 mi in
|
~14m
Bronx River Parkway South
22.5 mi in
|
~34m
Sound View Park
22.5 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at The Bronx, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at The Bronx, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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