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

The driving distance from Worcester, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.09 mi
03h 13m
Flight
128.68 mi
207.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.68 mi
Kilometers
207.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.09 mi
Kilometers
281.78 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Worcester
87.4 mi
01h 36m
To The Bronx
87.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Hill Road

    12 m · 2 sec · South Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hollenbeck Road

    1924 ft · 55 sec · Hollenbeck Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2146 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh

    1673 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 145

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 145

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

    89 m · 8 sec · State Highway 30

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 145

    27.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 145

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  13. 13

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 40%
State Highway 145
35 mi · 20%
Hollenbeck Road
18.7 mi · 11%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
01h 36m from Worcester
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester 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 Worcester to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Worcester and 87.7 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 km).

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#1 Worcester

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Population2,059
Coordinates42.5914600, -74.7504300
Altitude407
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: South Hill Road (-74.750434, 42.59146)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.39 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
12.36 gal · 46.78 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.69 $55.39
Premium $4.86 $30.04 $60.08
Diesel $4.69 $29.01 $58.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and The Bronx. The current time is 07:02:15.

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.