How far is The Bronx, NY from Valley Cottage, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Valley Cottage, NY is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Valley Cottage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Valley Cottage.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road
723 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Gun Hill Road
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Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jerome Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North: New York Thruway, Albany
701 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2671 ft · 46 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
18.8 mi · 25 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Palisades Center Drive
552 ft · 17 sec · Palisades Center Drive
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Turn right onto Snake Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Snake Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Mill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn right onto Branchville Road
1022 ft · 45 sec · Branchville Road
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Turn right onto Fanwood Lane
879 ft · 41 sec · Fanwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millburn Court
132 m · 20 sec · Millburn Court
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Turn right onto Fulle Drive
27 m · 4 sec · Fulle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Valley Cottage.
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.
New York State Thruway
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18.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Valley Cottage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Valley Cottage?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from The Bronx and 12.8 miles from Valley Cottage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Valley Cottage.
Stop Ideas Near Ardsley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ardsley.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Valley Cottage. Straight-line distance: 19.11 mi (30.75 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 Valley Cottage
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 9,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.1181500, -73.9554200 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Cottage (-73.95542, 41.11815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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