How far is New York, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from New York, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
233.82 mi
05h 07m
Flight
170.67 mi
274.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.67 mi
Kilometers
274.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.82 mi
Kilometers
376.29 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Tue, Sep 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in New York
Wed, Sep 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York
2026-09-15T18:06
Arrive The Bronx
Tue, Sep 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York
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
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From New York
116.9 mi
02h 33m
To The Bronx
116.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    130 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 26

    3225 ft · 1 min · State Highway 26

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2392 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    1433 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sanger Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sanger Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sawmill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 8

    24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  34. 34

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York 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
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 45%
State Highway 8
61.4 mi · 26%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 33m from New York
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New York 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 New York to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from New York and 116.9 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 6:44 AM EDT.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 170.67 mi (274.66 km).

New York

#1 New York

Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.

Population19,336,776
Coordinates43.0003500, -75.4999000
Altitude281
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: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
End: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m
There is no time difference between New York and The Bronx. The current time is 18:06:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.