How far is The Bronx, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to New York City, NY is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
15.77 mi
00h 35m
Flight
11.87 mi
19.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.87 mi
Kilometers
19.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.77 mi
Kilometers
25.38 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Aug 26, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Wed, Aug 26, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-08-26T17:34
Arrive New York City
Wed, Aug 26, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From The Bronx
7.9 mi
00h 17m
To New York City
7.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 16 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue

    648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1260 ft · 56 sec · Bronx Park East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Boston Road

    929 ft · 34 sec · Boston Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road

    131 m · 17 sec · Bronx River Parkway Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    792 ft · 45 sec · Bronx River Parkway Entrance

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan

    722 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Morrison Avenue

    62 m · 8 sec · Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bruckner Boulevard

    65 m · 7 sec · Bruckner Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway

    131 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive

    1700 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

    2397 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on FDR Drive

    7.9 mi · 15 min · FDR Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University

    67 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    543 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

    81 m · 15 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Pearl Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint James Place

    1036 ft · 55 sec · Saint James Place

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Worth Street

    2071 ft · 2 min · Worth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    838 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and New York City.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FDR Drive
7.94 mi · 50%
Bruckner Expressway
2.78 mi · 18%
Bronx River Parkway
1.67 mi · 11%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.53 mi · 3%
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
0.45 mi · 3%
Worth Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

FDR Drive

Continue on FDR Drive

7.94 mi · 00h 15m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 17m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving The Bronx and Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to New York City?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from The Bronx and 7.8 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around The Bronx and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and New York City. Straight-line distance: 11.87 mi (19.11 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
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $4.69 $2.63 $5.26

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and New York City. The current time is 17:34:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.