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

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Watertown, NY is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.49 mi
06h 22m
Flight
239.76 mi
385.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.76 mi
Kilometers
385.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.49 mi
Kilometers
494.85 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T01:37
Arrive Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rotterdam
NY

Located in the county of New York

From The Bronx
153.7 mi
03h 11m
To Watertown
153.8 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  38. 38

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  42. 42

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  44. 44

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  46. 46

    Continue on South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Dayan Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street

  48. 48

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12

  49. 49

    Continue on County Road 14

    1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14

  50. 50

    Continue on High Street

    2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Main Street

    3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  52. 52

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  53. 53

    Continue on Van Allen Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Gifford Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street

  55. 55

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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · State Street

  56. 56

    Continue on Public Square

    880 ft · 33 sec · Public Square

  57. 57

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    34 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Public Square

    8 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
59 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 38%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 20%
State Highway 12
24.3 mi · 8%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rotterdam
03h 11m from The Bronx
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from The Bronx and 153.8 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.50 one way or $87.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam

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 Rotterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

4 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

26 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 239.76 mi (385.85 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 Watertown

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,426
Coordinates43.9747800, -75.9107600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Watertown (-75.91076, 43.97478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.07 L · about $43.50
Round trip
$87.00
21.7 gal · 82.14 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.50 $87.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.62 $97.24
Premium $4.86 $52.74 $105.48
Diesel $4.69 $50.93 $101.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Watertown. The current time is 01:37:17.

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.