How far is Orange Lake, NY from The Bronx, NY?
Fastest route
The distance from Orange Lake, New York to Bronx, New York is approximately 70.6 miles (113.5 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-87 S. Here are some tips and suggestions for the journey:
Directions
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🚗 Get on I-87 S: Start by heading east on NY-52 E/S Plank Rd toward Monarch Dr. Then, turn right after Dairy Queen (Treat) on the right. Finally, take a slight right onto the I-87 S/New York State Thruway S ramp to N.Y. City. This route has tolls.
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🔄 Keep left at the fork: Continue on I-87 S, and keep left at the fork to continue on I-287 E. Follow the signs for White Plains/Rye.
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🛣️ Take exit 3 toward Sprain Pkwy S/New York City: After merging onto I-287 E, take exit 3 toward Sprain Pkwy S/New York City.
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➡️ Merge onto Sprain Brook Pkwy S: Merge onto Sprain Brook Pkwy S and continue onto Bronx River Pkwy S.
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🚦 Take exit 7E to merge onto Pelham Pkwy S: Take exit 7E from Bronx River Pkwy S. Merge onto Pelham Pkwy S.
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🚗 Continue on Pelham Pkwy S: Stay on Pelham Pkwy S and proceed to Bronx Park E.
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➡️ Reach your destination: Turn right onto Boston Rd, which slightly becomes Bronx Park E. Then, turn left onto Holland Ave and finally, turn right onto Van Nest Ave. Take another right at the 1st cross street onto Hunt Ave, where you will reach your destination in Bronx, New York.
Remember to follow traffic regulations and adjust your route based on any changes or updates in road conditions. Have a safe journey! 🚙
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Lake and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Lake and The Bronx.
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Start on South Plank Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Plank Road
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Turn right onto Route 300
3211 ft · 1 min · Route 300
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Continue on Union Avenue
1721 ft · 36 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
3038 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
3062 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
939 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
2696 ft · 2 min · 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 Orange Lake 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orange Lake 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 Orange Lake to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Ramapo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Orange Lake and 39.3 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange Lake and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Ramapo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ramapo.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange Lake and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 49.17 mi (79.13 km).
#1 Orange Lake
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,982 |
| Coordinates | 41.5398200, -74.0982000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.01 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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