How far is The Bronx, NY from Lake Carmel, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 13m.
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.
Hamlet in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Lake Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Lake Carmel.
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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
4.7 mi · 7 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
712 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2210 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.5 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
1237 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 311
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311
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Continue on Snadbeck Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
77 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue
539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 52
562 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
738 ft · 36 sec · Barrett Hill Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
715 ft · 32 sec · Worthington Drive West
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Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
54 m · 10 sec · Waccabuc Road
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Turn right onto Coleman Road
23 m · 3 sec · Coleman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Lake Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Lake Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Lake Carmel?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from The Bronx and 26.8 miles from Lake Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Lake Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Armonk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Armonk.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Lake Carmel. Straight-line distance: 43.46 mi (69.95 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 Lake Carmel
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
| Population | 8,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.4614800, -73.6709600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Carmel (-73.67096, 41.46148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
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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