How far is Melrose, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Melrose, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose and The Bronx.
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Start on East 163rd Street
153 m · 25 sec · East 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Third Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Third Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Boston Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boston Road
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Turn slight left onto Boston Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Boston Road
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Turn slight right onto East Tremont Avenue
1886 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue
2989 ft · 2 min · Morris Park Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1120 ft · 44 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melrose and The Bronx.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Boston Road
Turn slight right onto Boston Road
1.42 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Melrose 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 Melrose to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Melrose and 1.6 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Melrose and Sunny near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 2.89 mi (4.65 km).
#1 Melrose
Melrose is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245500, -73.9104100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.65 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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