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

The driving distance from Meredith, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
159.16 mi
02h 56m
Flight
117.93 mi
189.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.93 mi
Kilometers
189.79 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.16 mi
Kilometers
256.15 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Meredith
Fri, Apr 24, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meredith
2026-04-23T19:27
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meredith
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wurtsboro
NY

City in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Meredith
77.2 mi
01h 28m
To The Bronx
82 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saw Mill Road

    52 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1175 ft · 58 sec · Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 10

    8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 10

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hawleys-Downsville Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Hawleys-Downsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Knox Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Knox Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 206

    155 m · 16 sec · State Highway 206

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Route 17

    1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meredith 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
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
69.4 mi · 44%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 10
8.89 mi · 6%
Hawleys-Downsville Road
7.52 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wurtsboro
01h 28m from Meredith
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meredith 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 Meredith to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Meredith and 82 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wurtsboro

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

86 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 117.93 mi (189.79 km).

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#1 Meredith

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America

Population1,415
Coordinates42.3584200, -74.9343300
Altitude661
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: Saw Mill Road (-74.934093, 42.358552)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.06
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.53 $45.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.18 $50.37
Premium $4.86 $27.32 $54.64
Diesel $4.69 $26.38 $52.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meredith and The Bronx. The current time is 19:27:04.

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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.