How far is South Fallsburg, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from South Fallsburg, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.17 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.18 mi
116.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.18 mi
Kilometers
116.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.17 mi
Kilometers
154.77 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in South Fallsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Fallsburg
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Fallsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kiryas Joel
NY

Town

From South Fallsburg
46.8 mi
00h 53m
To The Bronx
49.4 mi
00h 53m

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 SW
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 South Fallsburg and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Fallsburg and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Drive

    645 ft · 29 sec · Elm Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Place

    949 ft · 42 sec · Park Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Laurel Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Laurel Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1776 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Fallsburg and The Bronx.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
42.6 mi · 44%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 15%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 14%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiryas Joel
00h 53m from South Fallsburg
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Fallsburg 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 South Fallsburg to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Kiryas Joel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from South Fallsburg and 49.4 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kiryas Joel

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

45 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Fallsburg and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 72.18 mi (116.16 km).

South Fallsburg

#1 South Fallsburg

Census designated place

Population2,870
Coordinates41.7206500, -74.6343300
Altitude386
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: Elm Drive (-74.633606, 41.71872)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $13.59
Round trip
$27.18
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.59 $27.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.19 $30.38
Premium $4.86 $16.48 $32.96
Diesel $4.69 $15.91 $31.83

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 South Fallsburg and The Bronx. The current time is 00:09:57.

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.