How far is Cold Spring, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Cold Spring, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 387 miles (622.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
387 mi
06h 20m
Flight
272.68 mi
438.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.68 mi
Kilometers
438.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
387 mi
Kilometers
622.81 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Fri, Apr 17, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Cold Spring
Fri, Apr 17, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cold Spring
2026-04-17T04:46
Arrive The Bronx
Fri, Apr 17, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cold Spring
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vestal
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Cold Spring
190.6 mi
03h 10m
To The Bronx
196.4 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cold Spring and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 280

    1.3 km · 3 min · Old Route 280

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2825 ft · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Loop Road

    2007 ft · 2 min · South Loop Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bank Perimeter Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bank Perimeter Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    201.2 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cold Spring 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
201 mi · 52%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 21%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 14%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 1%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

201 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.3 mi
272.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vestal
03h 10m from Cold Spring
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cold Spring and Chance Rain Showers near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cold Spring to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 387 miles (622.8 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vestal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.6 miles from Cold Spring and 196.4 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.76 one way or $109.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cold Spring and Chance Rain Showers near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Vestal

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

111 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

112 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cold Spring and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 272.68 mi (438.84 km).

Cold Spring

#1 Cold Spring

Town in New York, USA

Population1,944
Coordinates42.0970100, -78.8647600
Altitude409
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: Old Route 280 (-78.867064, 42.094151)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.66 gal
51.69 L · about $54.76
Round trip
$109.53
27.32 gal · 103.38 L
Estimated CO2
121.4 kg one way
Round trip: 242.8 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $54.76 $109.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $61.21 $122.42
Premium $4.86 $66.40 $132.80
Diesel $4.69 $64.12 $128.24

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cold Spring and The Bronx. The current time is 04:46:43.

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.