Origin
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Evening in Baldwin Harbor on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 25.3 miles from Baldwin Harbor to The Bronx, this trip is a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. You can expect the drive to take approximately 48 minutes under typical conditions. Since the route is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of $4, it is an economical way to navigate between these two New York locations. This trip is best viewed as a practical local transit rather than a destination-heavy road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel throughout the entire 25.3-mile distance. Unlike a high-speed interstate commute, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of your trip. You will spend your time winding through Brower Avenue, Oceanside Road, and Foxhurst Road. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Brower Avenue, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted cruising.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Foxhurst Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 25.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Foxhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Long Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Foxhurst Road
Turn left onto Foxhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Long Beach Road
At end of road, turn right onto Long Beach Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward Springfield Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward Springfield Boulevard
8
13.2 mi into trip
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~22m in
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I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Turn left onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
7
24 mi into trip
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~36m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Francis Lewis Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Brower Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin Harbor, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Atlantic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
2
Continue on Brower Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brower Avenue
3
Continue on Brower Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Brower Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Oceanside Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Oceanside Road
5
Turn left onto Foxhurst Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Foxhurst Road
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto Long Beach Road
330 ft
·
7 sec
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Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
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North Centre Avenue
9
Turn left onto NY 27
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
11
Merge onto BP
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Belt Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 22
Toward Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto NY 27
438 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
14
Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
17
Turn left onto I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
19
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
23
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
24
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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East Tremont Avenue
25
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 48-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are zero scheduled stops along the route, ensure you are fueled up and ready to go before you head out from Baldwin Harbor. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the lack of highway segments means you will be making consistent turns through residential or local corridors. Taking this route in a single push is the most efficient approach, allowing you to reach The Bronx without the need for complex pacing or rest breaks.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.4 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baldwin Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baldwin Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Baldwin Harbor, NY · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
The final approach into The Bronx, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
13 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 25.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Baldwin Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 25.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Foxhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Long Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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