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

The driving distance from Yorktown, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.94 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.95 mi
49.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.95 mi
Kilometers
49.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.94 mi
Kilometers
56.23 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Fri, May 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Fri, May 15, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-15T12:30
Arrive The Bronx
Fri, May 15, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Yorktown
17.4 mi
00h 20m
To The Bronx
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locksley Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Locksley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    145 m · 13 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crompond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Crompond Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Taconic State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    6 mi · 10 min · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway

    923 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Fordham Road

    982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx Park East

    1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road

    829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sagamore Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

    134 m · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown and The Bronx.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
13.7 mi · 39%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 37%
Bronx River Parkway
5.96 mi · 17%
Crompond Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Bronx Park East
0.29 mi · 1%
White Plains Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 20m from Yorktown
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Yorktown and Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 17.4 miles from Yorktown and 17.5 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Yorktown and Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 30.95 mi (49.81 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

Town in New York

Population35,988
Coordinates41.2956500, -73.8081900
Altitude154
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: Locksley Road (-73.808134, 41.295556)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.96
Diesel $4.69 $5.77 $11.55

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and The Bronx. The current time is 12:30:46.

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.