How far is Riverdale, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Riverdale, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and The Bronx.
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Start on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
91 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
768 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 246th Street
160 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway West
2582 ft · 1 min · Henry Hudson Parkway West
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Turn left onto West 239th Street
88 m · 8 sec · West 239th Street
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Continue on Riverdale Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 230th Street
1758 ft · 44 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1072 ft · 26 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 225th Street
1002 ft · 26 sec · West 225th Street
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Continue on West Kingsbridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kingsbridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Kingsbridge Road
894 ft · 24 sec · East Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto East Fordham Road
3047 ft · 2 min · East Fordham Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Fordham Road
1.4 km · 3 min · East Fordham Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road
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Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road
829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Sagamore Street
29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
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Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
134 m · 24 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 Riverdale 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.
West Kingsbridge Road
Continue on West Kingsbridge Road
1.04 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverdale and Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 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 2.8 miles from Riverdale and 4 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverdale and Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
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 Riverdale and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 4.08 mi (6.56 km).
#1 Riverdale
Riverdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9005600, -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.29 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
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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