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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Monsey, NY is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.2 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.91 mi
33.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.91 mi
Kilometers
33.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.6 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monsey
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Monsey
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tappan
NY

Census designated place

From The Bronx
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Monsey
15.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 22 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 · 36 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 · 31 sec · Unionport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

    2431 ft · 2 min · Morris Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

    1187 ft · 43 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

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet

    2339 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Pascack Road

    929 ft · 30 sec · South Pascack Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Forman Road

    906 ft · 29 sec · Forman Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Forman Road

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Alturas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alturas Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1511 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    77 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 35%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 23%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.58 mi · 9%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.82 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
1.21 mi · 4%
Alturas Road
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tappan
00h 22m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Chance Rain Showers near Monsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tappan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from The Bronx and 15.1 miles from Monsey.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tappan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tappan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tappan.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Monsey. Straight-line distance: 20.91 mi (33.65 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
Monsey

#2 Monsey

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population18,412
Coordinates41.1112100, -74.0684800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Monsey (-74.06848, 41.11121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Monsey. The current time is 19:01:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.