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

The driving distance from Jefferson, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
158.93 mi
03h 05m
Flight
119.07 mi
191.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.07 mi
Kilometers
191.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.93 mi
Kilometers
255.77 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-18T07:45
Arrive The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Jefferson
78.4 mi
01h 32m
To The Bronx
80.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jefferson Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Saturday
Using Middleburgh as the closest live forecast in the Schoharie County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Harpersfield Road

    24 m · 2 sec · North Harpersfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 10

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 10

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 10

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 10

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 10

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 10

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harper Street

    1281 ft · 37 sec · Harper Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 23A

    14 mi · 21 min · State Route 23A

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 23A

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 23A

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23A

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23A

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 23A

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 23A

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto State Route 32A

    2097 ft · 45 sec · State Route 32A

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 32A

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 32A

  18. 18

    Continue on King's Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · King's Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  32. 32

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 44%
State Route 23A
17.4 mi · 11%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 23
13.4 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
State Highway 10
6.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 32m from Jefferson
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Jefferson and 80.5 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 119.07 mi (191.63 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in New York, United States

Population1,455
Coordinates42.4811900, -74.6104300
Altitude569
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: North Harpersfield Road (-74.610439, 42.481328)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.98
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.49 $44.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.14 $50.28
Premium $4.86 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $4.69 $26.33 $52.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and The Bronx. The current time is 07:45:30.

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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.