Origin
Franklin Square, NY
Late night in Franklin Square on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Square, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Square, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 17.2-mile drive from Franklin Square, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 28 minutes. It's a perfect option for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical choice. You'll be navigating a mix of roadways, with a significant portion on highways. Since both your origin and destination are within New York's Northeast region, you won't be crossing state lines, but you will be traversing densely populated areas.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on the Clearview Expressway. This route balances faster-paced highway sections with potentially more varied local road driving as you approach your destination in The Bronx. The character of the drive will likely shift as you transition from more suburban environments to urban settings.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clearview Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Tulip Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Tulip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tulip Avenue
Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Braddock Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Clearview Expressway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Square, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Continue on New Hyde Park Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
New Hyde Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tulip Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto NY 25
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
6
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
7
Turn right onto I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
9
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
13
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
14
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
15
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
28m 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 Franklin Square, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 17.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Tulip Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Franklin Square, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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 9 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Tulip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Franklin Square, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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