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

The driving distance from Champion, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.34 mi
05h 12m
Flight
234.3 mi
377.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.3 mi
Kilometers
377.07 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.34 mi
Kilometers
499.45 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, May 31, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Champion
Sun, May 31, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champion
2026-05-31T06:28
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, May 31, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champion
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Guilderland
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Champion
153 mi
02h 36m
To The Bronx
157.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 47

    564 ft · 18 sec · County Road 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    3 mi · 4 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Champion Street

    1362 ft · 25 sec · Champion Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 26

    13.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 26

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  10. 10

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  31. 31

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 30 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Cruger Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 65%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 26
13.2 mi · 4%
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.1 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilderland
02h 36m from Champion
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Champion and Clear near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champion to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Guilderland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Champion and 157.4 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.90 one way or $87.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Champion and Clear near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Guilderland

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 Guilderland and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

13 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

16 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

36 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champion and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 234.3 mi (377.07 km).

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#1 Champion

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,236
Coordinates43.9622900, -75.6902000
Altitude304
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: County Road 47 (-75.690135, 43.962337)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.45 L · about $43.90
Round trip
$87.80
21.9 gal · 82.9 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.90 $87.80
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.07 $98.13
Premium $4.86 $53.23 $106.46
Diesel $4.69 $51.40 $102.80

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Champion and The Bronx. The current time is 06:28:58.

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.