How far is Bronxville, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Bronxville, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.81 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.78 mi
20.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.78 mi
Kilometers
20.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.81 mi
Kilometers
27.05 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Nov 12, 6:37 AM EST
Return by in Bronxville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:09 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bronxville
2026-11-12T06:06
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Nov 12, 6:37 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bronxville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Bronxville
8.5 mi
00h 15m
To Manhattan
8.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bronxville and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bronxville and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Avenue

    88 m · 21 sec · Meadow Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Garden Avenue

    118 m · 25 sec · Garden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tanglewylde Avenue

    101 m · 22 sec · Tanglewylde Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pondfield Road

    1038 ft · 32 sec · Pondfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Midland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Midland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1801 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  8. 8

    Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology

    995 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bronxville and Manhattan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.5 mi · 62%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.32 mi · 14%
Saw Mill River Parkway
1.4 mi · 8%
Midland Avenue
0.67 mi · 4%
West 86th Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

10.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 15m from Bronxville
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bronxville and Light Rain near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bronxville to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Bronxville and 8.3 miles from Manhattan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bronxville and Light Rain near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bronxville and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 12.78 mi (20.57 km).

Bronxville

#1 Bronxville

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population6,394
Coordinates40.9381500, -73.8320800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Avenue (-73.832098, 40.9382)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$4.99
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $2.50 $4.99
Mid-grade $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.20 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $6.42 $3.79 $7.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bronxville and Manhattan. The current time is 06:06:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.