How far is The Bronx, NY from Fort Montgomery, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Fort Montgomery, NY is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Fort Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Fort Montgomery.
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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 · 49 sec · Bronx Park East
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Continue on Boston Road
742 ft · 37 sec · Boston Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road
44 m · 5 sec · East Fordham Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road
723 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Gun Hill Road
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Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jerome Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North: New York Thruway, Albany
701 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2671 ft · 46 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
18.8 mi · 25 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Center Drive
109 m · 11 sec · Palisades Center Drive
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
87 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · United States Route 9W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Fort Montgomery.
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.
New York State Thruway
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18.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers near Fort Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Fort Montgomery?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
South Nyack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from The Bronx and 21.6 miles from Fort Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Rain Showers near Fort Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near South Nyack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Nyack.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Fort Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.5 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 Fort Montgomery
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 41.3314800, -73.9868100 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Montgomery (-73.98681, 41.33148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
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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