How far is Croton-on-Hudson, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Road
30.89 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.81 mi
39.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.89 mi
Kilometers
49.71 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Croton-on-Hudson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croton-on-Hudson
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Croton-on-Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Croton-on-Hudson
15.1 mi
00h 20m
To The Bronx
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph N
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 Croton-on-Hudson and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croton-on-Hudson and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunter Place

    64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Farrington Road

    1551 ft · 1 min · Farrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Municipal Place

    127 m · 18 sec · Municipal Place

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 9 South

    7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    6 mi · 10 min · Bronx River Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway

    923 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Fordham Road

    982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road

    829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sagamore Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

    134 m · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croton-on-Hudson 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 42%
US 9 South
7.01 mi · 23%
Bronx River Parkway
5.96 mi · 19%
Taconic State Parkway
1.91 mi · 6%
North Riverside Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
New York City
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 20m from Croton-on-Hudson
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Croton-on-Hudson 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 Croton-on-Hudson to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Croton-on-Hudson and 15.8 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Croton-on-Hudson and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

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 Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croton-on-Hudson and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.93 km).

Croton-on-Hudson

#1 Croton-on-Hudson

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population8,016
Coordinates41.2084300, -73.8912500
Altitude49
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: Hunter Place (-73.891445, 41.208389)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.88 $9.77
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $4.69 $5.12 $10.23

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 Croton-on-Hudson and The Bronx. The current time is 03:22:17.

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.