Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Bay Wood, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SO West, Southern State Parkway, Cross Island Parkway North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 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
21.7 miles from Bay Wood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SO West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hempstead Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grandstand | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Wood, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on Howells Road
Take the ramp left toward SO West: New York
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto 212th Street
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
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 your destination
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.
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 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.7 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bay Wood, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Wood, NY
This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 1h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Bay Wood, NY · 31m 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.
A short stop after about 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Bay Wood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
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
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bay Wood on Saturday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
22 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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