Day trip from New York City to The Bronx
The Bronx lies 19 km (12 mi) north-east of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, The Bronx is a realistic day trip from New York City: about 19 min each way by road.
| New York City | The Bronx | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What to see in The Bronx
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Library | 18,000,000 | 2009 |
The busiest is New York Public Library at 18,000,000 visitors in 2009. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in The Bronx
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Staying in The Bronx
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Common questions
How far is The Bronx from New York City?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New York City; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to The Bronx by road?
About 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and The Bronx?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.