How far is Wilmington, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 capital of New York State.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and The Bronx.
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Start on Springfield Road
16 m · 2 sec · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 86
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 86
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Turn right onto State Highway 9N
11.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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 Wilmington and The Bronx.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wilmington and Clear near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Wilmington and 138.4 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wilmington and Clear near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 244.5 mi (393.49 km).
#1 Wilmington
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 44.3883800, -73.8154200 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.23 | $88.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.33 | $92.66 |
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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