How far is Catskill, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Catskill, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.72 mi
01h 59m
Flight
94.48 mi
152.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.48 mi
Kilometers
152.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.72 mi
Kilometers
176.58 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Catskill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catskill
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catskill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Catskill
58.6 mi
00h 59m
To The Bronx
51.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Catskill and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catskill and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1081 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds

    967 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

    858 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    2825 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 30 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Cruger Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catskill and The Bronx.

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
83.1 mi · 76%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 13%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 3%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 2%
State Highway 23
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

83.1 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
00h 59m from Catskill
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Catskill 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 Catskill to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Catskill and 51.1 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.51 one way or $31.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Catskill and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardnertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catskill and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 94.48 mi (152.05 km).

Catskill

#1 Catskill

Town in New York state, USA

Population3,815
Coordinates42.2173100, -73.8645700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.864752, 42.217268)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $15.51
Round trip
$31.03
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.51 $31.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.34 $34.68
Premium $4.86 $18.81 $37.62
Diesel $4.69 $18.17 $36.33

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catskill and The Bronx. The current time is 22:32:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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