How far is The Bronx, NY from Hillside Lake, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Hillside Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Hillside Lake.
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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
5.9 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38.2 mi · 52 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
1777 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Beekman Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Beekman Road
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Turn right onto Clove Branch Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clove Branch Road
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Turn right
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hillside Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hillside Lake Road
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Turn right onto South Hillside Road
105 m · 15 sec · South Hillside Road
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Continue on South Hillside Lake Road
1140 ft · 52 sec · South Hillside Lake Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Road
124 m · 18 sec · 3rd Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Hillside Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hillside Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Hillside Lake?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Yorktown Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from The Bronx and 31.3 miles from Hillside Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around The Bronx and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hillside Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown Heights
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 Yorktown Heights.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Hillside Lake. Straight-line distance: 52.97 mi (85.25 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 Hillside Lake
Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6148200, -73.7981900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside Lake (-73.79819, 41.61482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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