How far is Bolivar, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Bolivar, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and The Bronx.
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Start on Bolivar Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bolivar Road
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tuscarora Road
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard
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Continue on Gorge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road
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Continue on Sweetland Street
1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street
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Continue on Farnham Street
1757 ft · 52 sec · Farnham Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Forman Street
901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street
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Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road
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Continue on State Route 13
1300 ft · 24 sec · State Route 13
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Turn left onto Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
2251 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
939 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
882 ft · 30 sec · Bronx River Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
625 ft · 21 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar and The Bronx.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
105 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bolivar and Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolivar to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Bolivar and 147 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.75 one way or $81.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bolivar and Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockland.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 185.33 mi (298.26 km).
#1 Bolivar
Bolivar is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0711800, -75.8888000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.27 | $40.75 | $81.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $46.12 | $92.23 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $49.91 | $99.83 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $61.50 | $123.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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