Origin
Bensonhurst, NY
Night in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 26.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McDonald Avenue, Church Avenue, Coney Island Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Bensonhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 26.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McDonald Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald Avenue | — | — |
| Church Avenue | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Parkside Avenue | — | — |
| Flatbush Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Flushing Avenue | — | — |
| Classon Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
McDonald Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Bay Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Parkway
2
Turn slight left onto McDonald Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
McDonald Avenue
3
Turn right onto Church Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Avenue
4
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
5
Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
6
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Classon Avenue
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
16
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
17
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
18
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
20
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
2 min
22
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
23
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 177th Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Tremont Avenue
25
Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Park Avenue
26
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
White Plains Road
27
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 13.3 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, or about 25m into the drive.
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 26.5 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bensonhurst, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensonhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 26.5 miles and 51m.
At 26.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Bensonhurst, NY · 25m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into The Bronx, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Night in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 26.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McDonald Avenue, Church Avenue, Coney Island Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Bensonhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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.
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bensonhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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