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

The driving distance from Spencer, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
225.2 mi
03h 55m
Flight
165.19 mi
265.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.19 mi
Kilometers
265.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.2 mi
Kilometers
362.43 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Tusten
NY

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

From Spencer
111 mi
01h 57m
To The Bronx
114.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 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 Spencer and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Tioga Street

    1800 ft · 46 sec · West Tioga Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Candor Road

    1708 ft · 27 sec · Candor Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 96

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 96

  4. 4

    Continue on Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Candor Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spencer Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Spencer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spencer Avenue

    538 ft · 15 sec · Spencer Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owego Street

    1903 ft · 54 sec · Owego Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Owego Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Owego Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 96

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 96

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Street

    620 ft · 20 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 45 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southside Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Southside Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    113 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  38. 38

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
47 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 36%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 24%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 10%
Southern Tier Expressway
23.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 96
6.47 mi · 3%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
01h 57m from Spencer
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Spencer and 114.2 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.87 one way or $63.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 165.19 mi (265.84 km).

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#1 Spencer

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

Population2,889
Coordinates42.2098000, -76.4932700
Altitude303
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: West Tioga Street (-76.493269, 42.209745)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $31.87
Round trip
$63.74
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.87 $63.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.62 $71.25
Premium $4.86 $38.64 $77.29
Diesel $4.69 $37.32 $74.63

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 Spencer and The Bronx. The current time is 01:33:43.

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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.