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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
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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.
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Start on Old Route 280
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Route 280
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Turn right
2825 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Loop Road
2007 ft · 2 min · South Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bank Perimeter Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bank Perimeter Road
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Take the ramp right
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
201.2 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
939 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vestal.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
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).
#1 Cold Spring
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,944 |
| Coordinates | 42.0970100, -78.8647600 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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