How far is Williamsburg, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and The Bronx.
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Start on North 6th Street
108 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Havemeyer Street
969 ft · 51 sec · Havemeyer Street
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
601 ft · 29 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Meeker Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Meeker Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
1615 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
724 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
1746 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 177th Street
126 m · 14 sec · East 177th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
1187 ft · 40 sec · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue
2989 ft · 2 min · Morris Park Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1120 ft · 44 sec · 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 Williamsburg and The Bronx.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.23 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Williamsburg and 6.9 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 10.41 mi (16.76 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.9534700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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