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

The driving distance from Sidney, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.83 mi
03h 05m
Flight
128.28 mi
206.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.28 mi
Kilometers
206.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.83 mi
Kilometers
268.49 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
NY

Village in Sullivan County, New York

From Sidney
86.4 mi
01h 32m
To The Bronx
80.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    540 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 63%
State Highway 8
19.9 mi · 12%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 2%
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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 32m from Sidney
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sidney and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sidney to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Sidney and 80.5 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sidney and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

63 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

68 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

85 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
BUS

Scranton, PA

86 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 128.28 mi (206.45 km).

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#1 Sidney

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

Population3,557
Coordinates42.3148000, -75.3915700
Altitude302
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: East Main Street (-75.391515, 42.314832)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.28 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.23
11.78 gal · 44.56 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.61 $47.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.39 $52.79
Premium $4.86 $28.63 $57.26
Diesel $4.69 $27.65 $55.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and The Bronx. The current time is 06:58:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.