How far is Lake George, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Lake George, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
204.52 mi
03h 29m
Flight
178.18 mi
286.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.18 mi
Kilometers
286.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.52 mi
Kilometers
329.15 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, May 31, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lake George
Sun, May 31, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake George
2026-05-31T04:01
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, May 31, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake George
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
Saugerties
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Lake George
101.8 mi
01h 44m
To The Bronx
102.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake George and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Amherst Street

    7 m · 8 sec · Lower Amherst Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canada Street

    1 km · 2 min · Canada Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 9

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1751 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1358 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake George and The Bronx.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 58%
Adirondack Northway
52.5 mi · 26%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugerties
01h 44m from Lake George
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake George and Clear near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake George to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Lake George and 102.8 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake George and Clear near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Saugerties

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

17 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

23 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

41 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

65 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake George and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 178.18 mi (286.76 km).

Lake George

#1 Lake George

Town in Warren County, New York, United States

Population3,401
Coordinates43.4261800, -73.7123400
Altitude105
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: Lower Amherst Street (-73.712322, 43.426216)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.32 L · about $28.94
Round trip
$57.89
14.44 gal · 54.64 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.94 $57.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.35 $64.71
Premium $4.86 $35.10 $70.19
Diesel $4.69 $33.89 $67.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake George and The Bronx. The current time is 04:01:08.

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.