How far is Yorktown Heights, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Yorktown Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorktown Heights and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown Heights and The Bronx.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Harwood Place
64 m · 12 sec · Harwood Place
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Turn right onto Summit Street
48 m · 13 sec · Summit Street
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Turn left onto Underhill Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Underhill Avenue
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Continue on Underhill Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · Underhill Avenue
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Continue on Underhill Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Underhill Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Taconic State Parkway South
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
10.7 mi · 15 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6 mi · 10 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway
923 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fordham Road
982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road
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Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road
829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Sagamore Street
29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
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Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
134 m · 24 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 Yorktown Heights 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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Yorktown Heights and 16.5 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yorktown Heights and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown Heights and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 29.46 mi (47.41 km).
#1 Yorktown Heights
CDP in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 41.2709300, -73.7776300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
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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