How far is Vernon, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Vernon, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and The Bronx.
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Start on West Seneca Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Seneca Street
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Continue on State Route 5
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Seneca Turnpike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Cider Street
750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90
920 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
939 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and The Bronx.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Vernon and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Vernon and 131.7 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Vernon and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Baltimore.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 176.39 mi (283.88 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Oneida County, New York, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.0795100, -75.5393400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.87 | $81.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.33 | $88.66 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
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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