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

The driving distance from Dix, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 255.4 miles (411 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.4 mi
04h 06m
Flight
179.75 mi
289.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.75 mi
Kilometers
289.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.4 mi
Kilometers
411.02 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Dix
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dix
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stuyvesant
NY

Town in New York

From Dix
124.1 mi
02h 03m
To The Bronx
131.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Dix and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dix Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Dix Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 30 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Cruger Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dix and The Bronx.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
212 mi · 83%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 1%
Dix Road
2.3 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuyvesant
02h 03m from Dix
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dix 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 Dix to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Dix and 131.3 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

28 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

49 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 179.75 mi (289.28 km).

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#1 Dix

Town in Schuyler County, New York

Population3,856
Coordinates43.1656300, -75.4621200
Altitude163
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: Dix Road (-75.462116, 43.165643)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.11 L · about $36.12
Round trip
$72.24
18.02 gal · 68.22 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.12 $72.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.37 $80.75
Premium $4.86 $43.80 $87.60
Diesel $4.69 $42.29 $84.59

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 Dix and The Bronx. The current time is 02:00:47.

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.