Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Albertson, NY to The Bronx, NY is 17.6 miles and takes about 30m via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, making it an easy hop between Long Island and the mainland. It's a highway-focused drive, so expect consistent speeds for most of the journey. Since it's a short distance, you won't need to worry about extensive overnight stays or complex logistics. Consider this route when you need a straightforward connection across the water.
“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive is largely a highway experience, with 64% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 4.3 miles. The Cross Bronx Expressway and Cross Island Parkway will also be key parts of your navigation. Expect a steady flow of traffic and consistent travel speeds typical of these types of roads. The character is primarily that of efficient, direct travel rather than scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near I U Willets Road.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto I U Willets Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albertson, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Kennedy Airport
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I U Willets Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Searingtown Road North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on Oak Ridge Lane
At end of road, turn right onto I U Willets Road
Continue on I U Willets Road
Continue on I U Willets Road
Turn right onto Searingtown Road North
Turn left onto North Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Albertson on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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