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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Gates, NY is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
184.9 mi
03h 53m
Flight
155.32 mi
249.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.32 mi
Kilometers
249.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.9 mi
Kilometers
297.57 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gates
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Fri, Apr 17, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-17T11:11
Arrive Gates
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:12 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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From The Bronx
92.5 mi
01h 56m
To Gates
92.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Union Avenue

    2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Henning Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 29

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 29

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road

    1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Burgoyne Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burgoyne Road

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 61%
Adirondack Northway
22.2 mi · 12%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
I 787
9.6 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Route 29
4 mi · 2%
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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 56m from The Bronx
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving The Bronx and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from The Bronx and 92.4 miles from Gates.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around The Bronx and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gates.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Katrine, 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 Lake Katrine.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Gates. Straight-line distance: 155.32 mi (249.97 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
Gates

#2 Gates

Town in New York, United States

Population28,259
Coordinates43.0914600, -73.6381700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Gates (-73.63817, 43.09146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $26.18
Round trip
$52.36
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.18 $52.36
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.86 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $4.69 $30.65 $61.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Gates. The current time is 11:11:42.

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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.