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

The driving distance from Waterford, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.34 mi
02h 43m
Flight
134.57 mi
216.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.57 mi
Kilometers
216.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.34 mi
Kilometers
248.38 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Waterford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterford
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterford
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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Waterford
77.7 mi
01h 21m
To The Bronx
76.7 mi
01h 21m

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 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    157 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    595 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 9th Street

    787 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Saratoga Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Saratoga Street

    1802 ft · 53 sec · Saratoga Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cohoes Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Cohoes Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 72%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
Cohoes Boulevard
11.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 2%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 21m from Waterford
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Waterford and 76.7 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 134.57 mi (216.57 km).

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#1 Waterford

Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States

Population8,421
Coordinates42.7925800, -73.6812300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-73.681308, 42.792457)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $21.85
Round trip
$43.70
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.85 $43.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.42 $48.84
Premium $4.86 $26.49 $52.98
Diesel $4.69 $25.58 $51.16

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 Waterford and The Bronx. The current time is 00:10:23.

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.