How far is Chestnut Ridge, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.7 mi
00h 42m
Flight
18.97 mi
30.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.97 mi
Kilometers
30.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.02 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Chestnut Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chestnut Ridge
2026-04-23T07:55
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chestnut Ridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Chestnut Ridge
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To The Bronx
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    649 ft · 22 sec · Glen Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1185 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chestnut Ridge 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 22%
Garden State Parkway
6.41 mi · 20%
Chestnut Ridge Road
3.55 mi · 11%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 9%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
1.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 4 East

Continue straight

6.39 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 21m from Chestnut Ridge
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chestnut Ridge and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chestnut Ridge to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Chestnut Ridge and 18.5 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chestnut Ridge and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chestnut Ridge and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Chestnut Ridge

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

Population8,158
Coordinates41.0842600, -74.0557000
Altitude126
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: (-74.055525, 41.084301)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.98
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.49 $8.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.89
Diesel $4.69 $5.26 $10.51

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 Chestnut Ridge and The Bronx. The current time is 07:55:01.

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.