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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Bedford, NY is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.44 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.1 mi
43.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.1 mi
Kilometers
43.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.21 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-18T17:12
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
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
Rye Brook
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From The Bronx
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Bedford
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 25 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue

    648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1260 ft · 49 sec · Bronx Park East

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Road

    742 ft · 37 sec · Boston Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road

    44 m · 5 sec · East Fordham Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    712 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2210 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford

    1647 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Bedford Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Post Road

    871 ft · 27 sec · Old Post Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Court Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
12.7 mi · 39%
Hutchinson River Parkway
7.96 mi · 25%
Bronx River Parkway
4.7 mi · 15%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.49 mi · 8%
South Bedford Road
1.63 mi · 5%
Old Post Road
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rye Brook
00h 24m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Rye Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from The Bronx and 16.2 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Rye Brook

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 Rye Brook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Rye Brook
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Rye Brook
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rye Brook.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

12 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

26 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 27.1 mi (43.61 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Bedford (-73.64374, 41.20426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Bedford. The current time is 17:12:17.

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.