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

The driving distance from Orwell, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
301.31 mi
04h 59m
Flight
217.53 mi
350.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.53 mi
Kilometers
350.08 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.31 mi
Kilometers
484.91 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sat, May 30, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Orwell
Sat, May 30, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive The Bronx
Sat, May 30, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
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
Westmere
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Orwell
145.9 mi
02h 29m
To The Bronx
155.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Route 22

    7 mi · 12 min · County Route 22

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto South Albion Road

    941 ft · 42 sec · South Albion Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on Westdale Road

    1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Oswego Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1108 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Taberg Street

    2317 ft · 44 sec · Taberg Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 69

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 69

  12. 12

    Continue on Rome-Taberg Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Erie Boulevard West

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 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 · 30 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 · 21 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 Orwell and The Bronx.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 67%
Erie Boulevard West
17.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
16.6 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 69
7.39 mi · 2%
Rome-Taberg Road
7.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.8 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmere
02h 29m from Orwell
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orwell 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 Orwell to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.9 miles from Orwell and 155.4 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westmere and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 217.53 mi (350.08 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Orwell

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5747900, -75.9963100
Altitude244
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: County Route 22 (-75.996059, 43.574867)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.25 L · about $42.62
Round trip
$85.23
21.26 gal · 80.5 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.62 $85.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.63 $95.27
Premium $4.86 $51.67 $103.34
Diesel $4.69 $49.90 $99.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and The Bronx. The current time is 05:23:28.

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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.