How far is Central Valley, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Central Valley, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
53.46 mi
01h 02m
Flight
35.84 mi
57.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.84 mi
Kilometers
57.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.04 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Central Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Valley
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Valley
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
Airmont
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Central Valley
23.3 mi
00h 31m
To The Bronx
30.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
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 Central Valley and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Valley and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Clove Road

    20 m · 6 sec · Smith Clove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 32

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 32

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 32

    148 m · 16 sec · State Route 32

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 87, NYST

    2374 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 30 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Cruger Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Valley 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 26%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 26%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 13%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 5%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 3%
I 287 South
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 31m from Central Valley
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Central Valley 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 Central Valley to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Central Valley and 30.1 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Central Valley and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, 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 Airmont.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Valley and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 35.84 mi (57.68 km).

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#1 Central Valley

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,810
Coordinates41.3317600, -74.1209800
Altitude159
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: Smith Clove Road (-74.121111, 41.331834)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.19 $18.37
Diesel $4.69 $8.87 $17.74

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 Central Valley and The Bronx. The current time is 23:01:53.

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.