The 6 Best Day Trips from The Bronx

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 6 good day trips from The Bronx, United States, led by New York City, Queens, Staten Island. The closest is New York City, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 6 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from The Bronx

  1. 1

    New York City, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-west of The Bronx

    Known for Stonewall Inn.

  2. 2

    Queens, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south of The Bronx

    Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.

  3. 3

    Staten Island, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-west of The Bronx
  4. 4

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km west of The Bronx
  5. 5

    North Stamford, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of The Bronx
  6. 6

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of The Bronx

A sample day: The Bronx to New York City

  1. 08:30Leave The Bronx
  2. 09:00Arrive in New York City (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Stonewall Inn
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of New York City
  6. 15:00Head back to The Bronx
  7. 15:30Home in The Bronx

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from The Bronx?
The best day trips from The Bronx are New York City, Queens, Staten Island, Paterson, North Stamford. The closest is New York City, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from The Bronx?
New York City is the closest, 19 km south-west of The Bronx, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of The Bronx?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of The Bronx: New York City (30 min), Queens (30 min), Paterson (40 min), Staten Island (45 min), North Stamford (50 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from The Bronx?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 104 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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