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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Copake, NY is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
99.3 mi
02h 22m
Flight
88.15 mi
141.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.15 mi
Kilometers
141.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.3 mi
Kilometers
159.81 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Copake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Putnam Lake
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From The Bronx
49.6 mi
01h 11m
To Copake
49.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto County Road 7A

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 7A

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 7A

    60 m · 6 sec · County Road 7A

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 7A

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
72.2 mi · 73%
State Highway 22
9.65 mi · 10%
Hutchinson River Parkway
7.96 mi · 8%
Bronx River Parkway
4.7 mi · 5%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.49 mi · 3%
County Road 7A
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Continue straight

43.2 mi · 01h 06m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam Lake
01h 11m from The Bronx
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Mostly Sunny near Copake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Putnam Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from The Bronx and 49.6 miles from Copake.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around The Bronx and Mostly Sunny near Copake.

Stop Ideas Near Putnam Lake

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 Putnam Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 6.8 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putnam Lake.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Copake. Straight-line distance: 88.15 mi (141.86 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
Copake

#2 Copake

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

Population3,405
Coordinates42.1034200, -73.5501200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Copake (-73.55012, 42.10342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.86 $17.01 $34.03
Diesel $4.69 $16.43 $32.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Copake. The current time is 03:36:06.

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.