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

The driving distance from Jay, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
277.99 mi
04h 42m
Flight
243.67 mi
392.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.67 mi
Kilometers
392.15 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.99 mi
Kilometers
447.38 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Tue, Apr 21, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Jay
Tue, Apr 21, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-04-21T05:14
Arrive The Bronx
Tue, Apr 21, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jay
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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Jay
139 mi
02h 21m
To The Bronx
139 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 9N

    11.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9N

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jay 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 43%
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 37%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 4%
State Highway 9N
11.5 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 21m from Jay
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jay and Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jay to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Jay and 139 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jay and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 243.67 mi (392.15 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

Town in New York, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.3750500, -73.7282000
Altitude216
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: State Highway 9N (-73.728049, 44.374968)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.13 L · about $39.33
Round trip
$78.66
19.62 gal · 74.26 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.33 $78.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.96 $87.92
Premium $4.86 $47.69 $95.37
Diesel $4.69 $46.05 $92.10

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Jay and The Bronx. The current time is 05:14:53.

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.