How far is Buchanan, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Buchanan, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buchanan and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan and The Bronx.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Tate Avenue
533 ft · 17 sec · Tate Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Albany Post Road
2434 ft · 51 sec · Albany Post Road
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Take the ramp right
1080 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit straight toward New York City
2442 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6 mi · 10 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway
923 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fordham Road
982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road
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Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road
829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Sagamore Street
29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
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Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
134 m · 24 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 Buchanan and The Bronx.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buchanan and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buchanan to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Valhalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Buchanan and 17.9 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buchanan and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Valhalla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valhalla.
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 km).
#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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.01 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
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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