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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Roxbury, NY is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.69 mi
00h 48m
Flight
19.62 mi
31.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.62 mi
Kilometers
31.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.96 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roxbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-18T05:21
Arrive Roxbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From The Bronx
13.4 mi
00h 24m
To Roxbury
13.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50 m · 16 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

    111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle

    126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    714 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    2294 ft · 39 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    8 mi · 12 min · Belt Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways

    1474 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Flatbush Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Fort Tilden, Breezy Point

    639 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Rockaway Point Boulevard

    2364 ft · 1 min · Rockaway Point Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Beach 181st Street

    115 m · 30 sec · Beach 181st Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    66 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
8.01 mi · 30%
Van Wyck Expressway
7.09 mi · 27%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 8%
Flatbush Avenue
1.65 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
White Plains Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

8.01 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 24m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Roxbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from The Bronx and 13.4 miles from Roxbury.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Roxbury.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 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 LOBBY
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Roxbury. Straight-line distance: 19.62 mi (31.57 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
Roxbury

#2 Roxbury

Town in Delaware County, New York

Population2,296
Coordinates40.5664900, -73.8906900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Roxbury (-73.89069, 40.56649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.69 $4.41 $8.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Roxbury. The current time is 05:21:53.

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.