Trip from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

48m

Distance

25.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brower Avenue, Oceanside Road, Foxhurst Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Brower Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Brower Avenue	0 mi	0m
Oceanside Road	0 mi	0m
Foxhurst Road	0 mi	0m
Long Beach Road	0 mi	0m
Lincoln Avenue	0 mi	0m
North Centre Avenue	0 mi	0m
Sunrise Highway	0 mi	0m
South Central Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Brower Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Atlantic Avenue

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Continue on Brower Avenue

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Continue on Brower Avenue

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Turn slight right onto Oceanside Road

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Turn left onto Foxhurst Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Beach Road

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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

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Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

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Turn right onto South Central Avenue

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Turn left onto West Merrick Road

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Continue on Merrick Boulevard

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Turn sharp right onto Brookville Boulevard

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Take the ramp left

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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

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Turn right onto 212th Street

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Continue on Clearview Expressway

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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

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Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

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Turn left onto White Plains Road

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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.7 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baldwin Harbor, NY

This is one driving day of about 25.3 miles and 48m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

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.

Popular next leg

Hempstead, NY to The Bronx, NY

23 mi · 34m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.7 mi from Baldwin Harbor, NY

Hempstead, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$3.99	$7.99
midgrade	$4.48	$4.46	$8.93
premium	$4.86	$4.84	$9.68
diesel	$4.69	$4.68	$9.35

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baldwin Harbor, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Brower Avenue, Oceanside Road, Foxhurst Road. 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 $3.99 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.