How far is The Bronx, NY from Chinatown, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Chinatown, NY is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Chinatown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Chinatown.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 25 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1260 ft · 56 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn left onto Boston Road
929 ft · 38 sec · Boston Road
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Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road
131 m · 17 sec · Bronx River Parkway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
792 ft · 45 sec · Bronx River Parkway Entrance
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan
722 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Morrison Avenue
62 m · 8 sec · Morrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Bruckner Boulevard
65 m · 7 sec · Bruckner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway
131 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
1700 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
2397 ft · 1 min
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Continue on FDR Drive
6.6 mi · 12 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Street, Williamsburg Bridge
936 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Chrystie Street
142 m · 20 sec · Chrystie Street
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Turn right onto Hester Street
89 m · 17 sec · Hester Street
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Turn left onto Bowery
125 m · 20 sec · Bowery
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Turn right onto Canal Street
25 m · 3 sec · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Chinatown.
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.
FDR Drive
Continue on FDR Drive
6.56 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chinatown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Chinatown?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from The Bronx and 7.4 miles from Chinatown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around The Bronx and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chinatown.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Chinatown. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).
#1 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinatown
Chinatown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7164900, -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinatown (-73.99625, 40.71649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.29 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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