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

The driving distance from Germantown, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 343.6 miles (553 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.62 mi
05h 34m
Flight
245.61 mi
395.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.61 mi
Kilometers
395.27 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.62 mi
Kilometers
553 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Germantown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Germantown
169.9 mi
02h 47m
To The Bronx
173.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
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 Germantown and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haskell Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Haskell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    51 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Haskell Road

    1727 ft · 52 sec · Haskell Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 305

    2579 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 305

  6. 6

    Continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · Genesee Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    157.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown 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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
158 mi · 46%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 23%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

158 mi · 03h 04m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 47m from Germantown
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Germantown 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 Germantown to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 343.6 miles (553 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Germantown and 173.7 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 98 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.63 one way or $97.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Germantown and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 245.61 mi (395.27 km).

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#1 Germantown

Census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States

Population1,828
Coordinates42.1586800, -78.2802900
Altitude526
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: (-78.280377, 42.158517)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.9 L · about $48.63
Round trip
$97.26
24.26 gal · 91.8 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.63 $97.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.35 $108.71
Premium $4.86 $58.96 $117.93
Diesel $4.69 $56.94 $113.88

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 Germantown and The Bronx. The current time is 03:22:03.

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.