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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.5 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.46 mi
47.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.46 mi
Kilometers
47.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.3 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorktown Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive Yorktown Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From The Bronx
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Yorktown Heights
16.2 mi
00h 24m

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
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 25 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue

    648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1260 ft · 49 sec · Bronx Park East

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Road

    742 ft · 37 sec · Boston Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road

    44 m · 5 sec · East Fordham Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Underhill Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, Yorktown Heights

    1252 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Underhill Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Underhill Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Underhill Avenue

    136 m · 21 sec · Underhill Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Summit Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Summit Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harwood Place

    64 m · 14 sec · Harwood Place

  15. 15

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 39%
Taconic State Parkway
10.9 mi · 33%
Bronx River Parkway
5.89 mi · 18%
Underhill Avenue
2.15 mi · 7%
Bronx River Parkway North
0.28 mi · 1%
Bronx Park East
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 24m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

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).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Yorktown Heights

#2 Yorktown Heights

CDP in Westchester County, New York

Population1,781
Coordinates41.2709300, -73.7776300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Yorktown Heights (-73.77763, 41.27093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.22
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Yorktown Heights. The current time is 04:50:08.

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.