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

The driving distance from Charlton, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
178.71 mi
02h 58m
Flight
144.06 mi
231.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.06 mi
Kilometers
231.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.71 mi
Kilometers
287.61 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Mon, May 18, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Charlton
Mon, May 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlton
2026-05-17T23:23
Arrive The Bronx
Mon, May 18, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlton
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
Marbletown
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York

From Charlton
85.9 mi
01h 29m
To The Bronx
92.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlton Road

    19 m · 7 sec · Charlton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swaggertown Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Swaggertown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bolt Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bolt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sacandaga Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · Sacandaga Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Closson Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Closson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    616 ft · 13 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rector Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rector Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Amsterdam Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2905 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
132 mi · 74%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 2%
Swaggertown Road
2.72 mi · 2%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marbletown
01h 29m from Charlton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Charlton and Partly Cloudy near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Marbletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Charlton and 92.8 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Charlton and Partly Cloudy near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Marbletown

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

24 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

49 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

79 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlton and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 144.06 mi (231.84 km).

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#1 Charlton

Town in New York

Population4,175
Coordinates42.9334100, -73.9690100
Altitude151
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: Charlton Road (-73.969031, 42.93354)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.59
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.30 $50.59
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.28 $56.55
Premium $4.86 $30.67 $61.35
Diesel $4.69 $29.62 $59.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlton and The Bronx. The current time is 23:23:18.

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.