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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Elizabethtown, NY is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (375 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.18 mi
05h 22m
Flight
233.01 mi
375 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.01 mi
Kilometers
375 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.18 mi
Kilometers
426.76 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T06:35
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castleton-on-Hudson
NY

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

From The Bronx
132.6 mi
02h 41m
To Elizabethtown
132.5 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 9

    10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 9

  38. 38

    Continue on Court Street

    2316 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 42%
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 37%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
US Highway 9
12.1 mi · 5%
I 787
9.6 mi · 4%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleton-on-Hudson
02h 41m from The Bronx
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Castleton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from The Bronx and 132.5 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (375 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Castleton-on-Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castleton-on-Hudson, 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 Castleton-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

14 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

30 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Schenectady

37 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

41 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 233.01 mi (375 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
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#2 Elizabethtown

Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

Population1,093
Coordinates44.2161600, -73.5909700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Elizabethtown (-73.59097, 44.21616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.42 L · about $37.52
Round trip
$75.05
18.72 gal · 70.84 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.52 $75.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.94 $83.88
Premium $4.86 $45.50 $91.00
Diesel $4.69 $43.94 $87.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Elizabethtown. The current time is 06:35:47.

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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.