Origin
Farmingdale, NY
Late night in Farmingdale on Thursday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmingdale, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmingdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.7-mile drive from Farmingdale, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 51 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways like the Long Island Expressway and the Cross Bronx Expressway, with a portion on the Cross Island Parkway. Given its short duration and focus on expressways, this trip is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $5, making it an economical option for a short hop within the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for this short, direct trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route transitions between these major expressways, including the Cross Island Parkway, providing a clear, albeit often busy, path. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-trafficked arteries designed for longer-distance transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
19.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~46m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Farmingdale, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Kennedy Airport
19.5 mi in
|
~31m
Cross Island Parkway North
19.7 mi in
|
~31m
Bronx
23.1 mi in
|
~36m
New England
23.1 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hicksville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 10 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
278 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
489 ft
·
40 sec
3
Turn left onto Wesche Drive
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Wesche Drive
4
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street
5
Turn left onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Street
6
Continue on NY 24
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street
7
Continue on NY 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
8
Turn right onto NY 107
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hicksville Road
9
Turn straight onto NY 107
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
10
Continue on NY 107
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Service Road
383 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on North Marginal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marginal Road
13
Turn straight onto NY 25
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
14
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
16
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Long Island Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
22
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
26
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
27
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
28
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Farmingdale, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Farmingdale, 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
$5.05 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.66
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Hempstead Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
North Hills, NY
15 mi in
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
7 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 Farmingdale, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 30.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Cross Island Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Farmingdale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.05 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 short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Farmingdale, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
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