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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Otego, NY is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
167.11 mi
03h 50m
Flight
126.44 mi
203.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.44 mi
Kilometers
203.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.11 mi
Kilometers
268.94 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otego
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Otego
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Monticello
NY

Village in Sullivan County, New York

From The Bronx
83.5 mi
01h 55m
To Otego
83.6 mi
01h 55m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton

    556 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17

  34. 34

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  36. 36

    Continue on Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  38. 38

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  40. 40

    Continue on Stockton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  42. 42

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

    74 m · 7 sec · Delaware Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  45. 45

    Continue on West Brook Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brook Road

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on West Brook Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Brook Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  48. 48

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 357

    6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 357

  49. 49

    Take the ramp right

    36 m · 6 sec

  50. 50

    Turn right

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  51. 51

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7: Otego, Wells Bridge

    1186 ft · 36 sec

  53. 53

    Turn left

    2532 ft · 47 sec

  54. 54

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
55 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
69.6 mi · 42%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 9%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 357
12.2 mi · 7%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

69.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 55m from The Bronx
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from The Bronx and 83.6 miles from Otego.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

63 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

68 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

85 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
BUS

Scranton, PA

86 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Otego. Straight-line distance: 126.44 mi (203.49 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
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#2 Otego

Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Population2,846
Coordinates42.3973000, -75.1735000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Otego (-75.1735, 42.3973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.31
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.65 $47.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.44 $52.88
Premium $4.86 $28.68 $57.36
Diesel $4.69 $27.69 $55.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Otego. The current time is 22:43:38.

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.