# Bow Bridge, United States: what it is and when to go

> Bow Bridge is a bridge in United States of America (New York City). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bow-bridge/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Bridge in United States of America · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 19 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [centralparknyc.org](https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/bow-bridge)
- **Coordinates:** 40.77576, -73.97177

## What it is and where

Bow Bridge is a bridge in United States of America (New York City). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [New York City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-york/), where this site lists 142 more places to see, 2.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 40.77576, -73.97177; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.775759%2C-73.971768)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.775759%2C-73.971768)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Bow Bridge is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 23 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 26 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 06 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 54 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 39 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 38 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 05 |

In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [The Dakota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-dakota/): Co-op apartment building in the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, USA · 387 m
- [Vista Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/vista-rock/): Summit · 466 m
- [American Museum of Natural History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museo-americano-de-historia-natural/): Natural history museum in Manhattan, New York · 629 m
- [Frick Collection](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/collecion-frick/): Art museum in New York City · 634 m
- [Cleopatra's Needles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cleopatra-s-needle/): Set of Egyptian obelisks known as Cleopatra's Needle at some point in time · 689 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Architecture

- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bow Bridge?

It is a bridge in United States of America. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Bow Bridge?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.

### How do you get to Bow Bridge?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.775759%2C-73.971768) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [The Dakota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-dakota/), [Vista Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/vista-rock/), [American Museum of Natural History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museo-americano-de-historia-natural/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/580516390), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4950616), CC0. More about Bow Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_Bridge_(Central_Park)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

