How far is The Bronx, NY from Yorktown Heights, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Yorktown Heights, NY is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Yorktown Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Yorktown Heights.
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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
5.9 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Underhill Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, Yorktown Heights
1252 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Underhill Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Underhill Avenue
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Continue on Underhill Avenue
136 m · 21 sec · Underhill Avenue
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Turn right onto Summit Street
48 m · 9 sec · Summit Street
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Turn left onto Harwood Place
64 m · 14 sec · Harwood Place
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Yorktown Heights.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yorktown Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Yorktown Heights?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from The Bronx and 16.2 miles from Yorktown Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yorktown Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Yorktown Heights. Straight-line distance: 29.46 mi (47.41 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 Yorktown Heights
CDP in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 41.2709300, -73.7776300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorktown Heights (-73.77763, 41.27093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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