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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Canaan, NY is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
125.55 mi
02h 54m
Flight
110.09 mi
177.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.09 mi
Kilometers
177.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.55 mi
Kilometers
202.06 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, May 31, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-05-31T01:32
Arrive Canaan
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Hillside Lake
NY

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York

From The Bronx
62.8 mi
01h 27m
To Canaan
62.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    98.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 295: Chatham, East Chatham

    590 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Birge Hill Road

    971 ft · 28 sec · Birge Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 295

    7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 295

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Old Queechy Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Queechy Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Queechy Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
98.9 mi · 79%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 295
6.96 mi · 6%
Bronx River Parkway
5.89 mi · 5%
Bronx River Parkway North
0.28 mi
Bronx Park East
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

98.9 mi · 02h 14m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside Lake
01h 27m from The Bronx
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Hillside Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from The Bronx and 62.8 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillside Lake

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

36 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

47 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

67 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 110.09 mi (177.17 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
Canaan

#2 Canaan

City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America

Population1,607
Coordinates42.4120300, -73.4470600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Canaan (-73.44706, 42.41203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.85 $39.70
Premium $4.86 $21.53 $43.07
Diesel $4.69 $20.79 $41.59

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Canaan. The current time is 01:32:32.

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.