Origin
Bay Shore, NY
Afternoon in Bay Shore on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Shore, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Shore, NY
Mel Audelo
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bay Shore to The Bronx covers approximately 45 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget roughly $7 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves a series of local roads, including Union Boulevard, 3rd Avenue, and Roosevelt Street. Since the path remains entirely within New York, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Keep in mind that this is a practical, direct transit rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
21.7 miles from Bay Shore, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-distance interstate travel, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will stay off high-speed expressways throughout the entire 45-mile trip. There is no single long-distance stretch to settle into, as the path relies on connecting local roads like Union Boulevard. You will find that the character of the road changes frequently as you navigate through various local intersections. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over sustained speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CR 57 / Howells Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 43.5 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 1.6 miles (CR 57 / Howells Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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CR 57 / Howells Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road, Deer Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Howells Road, Deer Park
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
7
29 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Towns Along This Route
Between Bay Shore, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.
So West: New York
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Cross Island Parkway North
27.4 mi in
|
~37m
Hempstead Avenue West
29.2 mi in
|
~40m
Grandstand
29.3 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Howells Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 212th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Shore, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Union Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 57
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rossevelt Street
5
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road, Deer Park
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward SO West: New York
10
Continue on this road
363 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
11
Merge onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
14
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
17
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
19
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
20
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
22
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
23
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
25
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
29
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
30
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
31
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 1-hour and 6-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the route relies heavily on local streets rather than highways, be prepared for frequent stops and navigation changes throughout your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $7 estimated cost is a modest investment for a trip of this length. Because there are no designated stops on this specific route, plan your breaks accordingly before you leave Bay Shore or once you reach The Bronx. A smart way to manage this drive is to pre-map your turns on Union Boulevard and 3rd Avenue to ensure you stay on track through the winding local segments.
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 21.7 miles from Bay Shore, NY, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 43.5 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.7 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
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 Bay Shore, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bay Shore, NY
This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bay Shore, 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 Southern State Parkway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Bay Shore, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Bay Shore, 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
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
1h 4m 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 Bay Shore, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Bay Shore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 22 significant decision points across 43.5 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 1.6 miles (CR 57 / Howells Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bay Shore, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.
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