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

The driving distance from Chester, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.11 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.22 mi
66.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.22 mi
Kilometers
66.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.11 mi
Kilometers
95.13 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-19T00:08
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
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
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Chester
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To The Bronx
31.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bank Street

    115 m · 23 sec · Bank Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    1482 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1475 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Academy Avenue

    1281 ft · 28 sec · Academy Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 94

    953 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 94

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Monroe

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 24%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 23%
US 6 East
8.64 mi · 15%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 12%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 5%
I 95 North
1.75 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
00h 33m from Chester
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chester 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 Chester to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Chester and 31.5 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chester and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 41.22 mi (66.34 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Village in Orange County, New York

Population3,247
Coordinates41.3625900, -74.2712600
Altitude146
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: Railroad Avenue (-74.271293, 41.362621)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.76
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.38 $16.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.86 $10.16 $20.32
Diesel $4.69 $9.81 $19.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and The Bronx. The current time is 00:08:45.

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.