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

The driving distance from Waterville, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 229 miles (368.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.01 mi
04h 13m
Flight
163.51 mi
263.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.51 mi
Kilometers
263.15 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.01 mi
Kilometers
368.55 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sat, Nov 7, 4:13 AM EST
Return by in Waterville
Sat, Nov 7, 8:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-11-07T00:00
Arrive The Bronx
Sat, Nov 7, 4:13 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Livingston Manor
NY

Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

From Waterville
111.8 mi
02h 06m
To The Bronx
117.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    893 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Sanger Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sanger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 8

    24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  28. 28

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville 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
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 46%
State Highway 8
61.4 mi · 27%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston Manor
02h 06m from Waterville
Leave By
8:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229 miles (368.5 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Waterville and 117.3 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.82 one way or $69.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waterville and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston Manor, 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 Livingston Manor.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

73 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

77 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

89 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

94 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 163.51 mi (263.15 km).

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#1 Waterville

Located in central New York within Oneida County, this village is situated south of the Mohawk Valley city of Utica.

Population0
Coordinates42.9311800, -75.3798900
Altitude366
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: Main Street East (-75.37987, 42.931054)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.59 L · about $34.82
Round trip
$69.65
16.16 gal · 61.18 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $34.82 $69.65
Mid-grade $4.87 $39.36 $78.72
Premium $5.27 $42.57 $85.13
Diesel $6.47 $52.28 $104.56

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and The Bronx. The current time is 00:00:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.