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

The driving distance from Independence, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
308.71 mi
05h 13m
Flight
219.98 mi
354.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.98 mi
Kilometers
354.02 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.71 mi
Kilometers
496.82 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Independence
Fri, Apr 17, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-16T20:20
Arrive The Bronx
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
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 Independence
152.7 mi
02h 36m
To The Bronx
156 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Independence Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Independence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417

  5. 5

    Continue on Tuscarora Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    793 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 417

    111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417

  9. 9

    Continue on Addison Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 15 North

    1455 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  34. 34

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 30 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Cruger Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence 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
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
80.1 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 26%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 17%
State Highway 417
31.6 mi · 10%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

80.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.7 mi
220 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 36m from Independence
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence 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 Independence to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 152.7 miles from Independence and 156 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.66 one way or $87.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Mostly Sunny 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 Independence and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 219.98 mi (354.02 km).

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#1 Independence

Town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Population1,123
Coordinates42.0881200, -77.7813800
Altitude627
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: Independence Road (-77.781388, 42.08812)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.24 L · about $43.66
Round trip
$87.32
21.78 gal · 82.48 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.66 $87.32
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.80 $97.60
Premium $4.86 $52.94 $105.87
Diesel $4.69 $51.12 $102.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and The Bronx. The current time is 20:20:52.

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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.