How far is Elmsford, NY from The Bronx, NY?
Fastest route
The route from Elmsford, New York, to Bronx, New York, involves taking I-287 E, Sprain Brook Pkwy S, Bronx River Pkwy S, Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx Park E, Bronxdale Ave, Holland Ave, Van Nest Ave, and Hunt Ave.
Directions
- Start by heading southeast on W Main St toward S Central Ave/Saw Mill River Rd.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Saw Mill River Rd.
- Turn right onto Frontage St.
- Use any lane to take the ramp onto I-287 E.
- Follow Sprain Brook Pkwy S and Bronx River Pkwy S to Pelham Pkwy S in The Bronx, New York. Take exit 7E from Bronx River Pkwy S.
- Take exit 3 toward Sprain Pkwy S/New York City and merge onto Sprain Brook Pkwy S.
- Continue onto Bronx River Pkwy S and take exit 7E to merge onto Pelham Pkwy S.
- Continue on Pelham Pkwy S, then turn right onto Boston Rd.
- Boston Rd will slightly left and become Bronx Park E.
- Bronx Park E will slightly left and become Bronxdale Ave.
- Turn left onto Holland Ave.
- Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Van Nest Ave.
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Hunt Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Make sure to follow the signs for I-287 E when leaving Elmsford.
- ⚠️ Use any lane to smoothly merge onto I-287 E from the ramp.
- 🚙 Stay on Sprain Brook Pkwy S and Bronx River Pkwy S until you reach the Pelham Pkwy S exit.
- 📍 Pay attention to the exit numbers and take exit 7E from Bronx River Pkwy S.
- 🛣️ Follow Pelham Pkwy S until you reach Boston Rd.
- 🔄 At Boston Rd, keep left to stay on the correct path as it slightly turns left and becomes Bronx Park E, then Bronxdale Ave.
- ➡️ Turn left onto Holland Ave and then right onto Van Nest Ave.
- 🚦 Finally, turn right onto Hunt Ave to reach your destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmsford and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmsford and The Bronx.
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Start on Vreeland Avenue
5 m · 4 sec · Vreeland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
27 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1344 ft · 24 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Street
47 m · 3 sec · Frontage Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
22 m · 1 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
1943 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6 mi · 10 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway
923 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fordham Road
982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road
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Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road
829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Sagamore Street
29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
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Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
134 m · 24 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 Elmsford and The Bronx.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.09 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elmsford 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 Elmsford to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Elmsford and 8.6 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elmsford and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Bronxville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bronxville.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmsford and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.15 km).
#1 Elmsford
Town in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 41.0551000, -73.8201300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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