Distance from The Bronx to Manhattan: ~10 Miles
The Bronx to Manhattan (Midtown) is approximately 10 miles (16 km).
By Crossing Point
| From (Bronx) | To (Manhattan) | Distance | Bridge/Tunnel |
|---|
| Yankee Stadium / 161st St | Yankee Stadium / 155th St (Harlem River) | 0.5 mi | Macombs Dam Bridge / 145th St Bridge |
| Fordham Rd | 125th St | 3 mi | University Heights Bridge / Broadway Bridge |
| Pelham Pkwy | 96th St (Upper West Side) | 6 mi | Pelham Pkwy → Bronx River Pkwy → RFK Bridge |
| Co-op City (NE Bronx) | Midtown (Times Square) | 14 mi | I-95 / Whitestone Bridge → FDR Drive |
Key Connections
- Bridges (free): Broadway, University Heights, Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Macombs Dam, 145th St, Madison Ave, Third Ave, Willis Ave, RFK (Triborough)
- Tunnels (tolled): Lincoln, Holland (to NJ, then Manhattan)
- Subway: 4/5/6, B/D, 1, 2/3 lines — 20–40 min
- Metro-North: Grand Central — 20–30 min from Fordham
Geographic Context
- The Bronx is the northernmost borough; only one on mainland (Manhattan, Staten Island = islands; Brooklyn, Queens = Long Island)
- Separated from Manhattan by Harlem River (narrow tidal strait)
- Directly north of Upper Manhattan (Inwood, Washington Heights)
"The Bronx" refers to the borough (42 sq mi, 1.4M people)—distance varies by specific origin/destination.
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