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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Cortland, NY is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.56 mi
04h 31m
Flight
169.93 mi
273.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.93 mi
Kilometers
273.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.56 mi
Kilometers
358.17 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-15T22:23
Arrive Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
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 The Bronx
111.2 mi
02h 15m
To Cortland
111.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

    1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

    770 ft · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Unionport Road

    852 ft · 33 sec · Unionport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

    2431 ft · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

    1187 ft · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 177th Street

    126 m · 13 sec · East 177th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    154 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge

    819 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 39%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 31%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 18%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.58 mi · 1%
New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 15m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Bronx and Mostly Cloudy near Cortland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 111.2 miles from The Bronx and 111.3 miles from Cortland.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.47 one way or $62.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Bronx and Mostly Cloudy near Cortland.

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 The Bronx and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 169.93 mi (273.48 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
Cortland

#2 Cortland

City in New York, USA

Population18,455
Coordinates42.6011800, -76.1804800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Cortland (-76.18048, 42.60118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.73 L · about $31.47
Round trip
$62.94
15.7 gal · 59.46 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.47 $62.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.18 $70.35
Premium $4.86 $38.16 $76.32
Diesel $4.69 $36.85 $73.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Cortland. The current time is 22:23:10.

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.