Driving from the Tappan Zee Bridge to the Delaware Memorial Bridge: ~250 Miles, 4.5 Hours

The Tappan Zee Bridge (Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge) crosses the Hudson River in New York (Westchester/Rockland counties). The Delaware Memorial Bridge spans the Delaware River between New Jersey and Delaware.

Distance & Time

• Road distance: ~250 miles (400 km)
• Typical drive time: 4 hr 15 min – 4 hr 45 min (no traffic)

Standard Route

1. I-87 S (NY Thruway) from Tappan Zee → NJ border.
2. I-80 W / I-287 S → Garden State Parkway (NJ-444) S.
3. GSP S to Exit 38 → Atlantic City Expressway (NJ-42/40) W.
4. NJ-40 W → US-40 W → I-295 S → Delaware Memorial Bridge (I-295/US-40).

Alternate (often faster with traffic)

I-87 S → I-287 S (Cross Westchester) → I-95 S (NJ Turnpike) → I-295 S → Delaware Memorial Bridge. Adds miles but avoids GSP/ACE congestion.

Tolls

Expect ~$25–35 in tolls (NY Thruway, NJ Turnpike, ACE, Delaware Memorial Bridge—E-ZPass recommended).