landmark
Bronx Zoo
One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
4 km · about 10 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNew York
Melrose
New York, United States · North America
About Melrose
Melrose works well as a base: 4km from Bronx Zoo.
Melrose is in New York, United States, with about 22,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Melrose is a residential neighborhood in the southwestern section of the New York City borough of the Bronx. It adjoins the business and onetime theater area known as The Hub. Melrose is rectangular-shaped, being bordered by Saint Anns Avenue on the east, 149th Street on the south, Park Avenue on the west, and 163rdRead more
Street to the north. Melrose Avenue and Third Avenue are the primary thoroughfares through Melrose.
The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 1, and its ZIP Codes include 10451, 10455, and 10456. The area is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 40th Precinct. New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property in the area is patrolled by P.S.A. 7 at 737 Melrose Avenue.
Predominantly German American in the 19th century, it was home to Haffen Brewing Company. Then the German population waned, especially post-World War II. The neighborhood until the 1960s was mostly Irish and Italian. It is now primarily Latino.
Grupo TACA operates a Bronx-area TACA Satellite at 570 Melrose Avenue. Melrose is considered part of the socioeconomic South Bronx.
Where to Stay in Melrose
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Melrose.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Melrose.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Melrose?
Within an hour or so of Melrose: Bronx Zoo (4 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (6 km), Central Park (7 km), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Melrose?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Melrose?
Melrose is in New York, United States.
Road trip
Drive to Melrose
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Melrose. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 22,470
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.8246, -73.9104
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United StatesTags
Worth the detour from Melrose
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
7 km · about 10 min drive
museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
7 km · about 15 min drive
museum
American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
7 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Melrose.
Plan a trip around Melrose
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Melrose.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.