Trip from Gravesend, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

44m

Distance

24.2 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Gravesend, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 23.9 miles from Gravesend to The Bronx, this trip is a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 56 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. With no required stops and a modest fuel budget of $4, the route is highly efficient for those looking to transit between these two points. Because the entire journey takes place on local roads without any highway travel, it is best suited for drivers who prefer city streets over high-speed corridors. Whether you are commuting or visiting, this route offers a practical connection that fits easily into a single afternoon.

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

12.1 miles from Gravesend, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced interstate sprint. Since your highway share is 0%, your focus will remain entirely on navigating local traffic and intersections. You will primarily utilize Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, and Avenue P to make your way through the boroughs. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should stay alert for frequent traffic signals and changing street conditions. The personality of this route is defined by the steady, stop-and-go rhythm of urban driving, requiring your full attention behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jackie Robinson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 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 12.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 24.2 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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

12.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

20.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

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 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...

20.9 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...

21.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 South

22.8 mi into trip | ~40m 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 Along This Route

Between Gravesend, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.

Bronx

12.4 mi in | ~23m

Manhattan

20.7 mi in | ~36m

New Haven Connecticut

20.7 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway	4.8 mi	8m
Kings Highway	4.1 mi	7m
Van Wyck Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Whitestone Expressway	2 mi	2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	1.3 mi	1m
I 95	1.3 mi	1m
Coney Island Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Hutchinson River Expressway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 4.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and The Bronx, NY.

Start on Ocean Parkway

99 ft · 8 sec · Ocean Parkway

Turn right onto Avenue U

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Avenue U

Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Coney Island Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Avenue P

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue P

Use the none lane.

Continue on Kings Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on Kings Highway

3.2 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tapscott Street

Continue on Howard Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Howard Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Dean Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Dean Street

Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East New York Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 678

3.8 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

283 ft · 11 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the local nature of these 23.9 miles, your biggest challenge will be navigating city traffic patterns. Aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid the congestion typical of these busy thoroughfares. Since the drive is estimated at 56 minutes, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go without needing planned rest stops or significant refueling breaks. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, though keep in mind that idling in heavy traffic can influence your actual consumption. A concrete tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant at intersections along Avenue U, as the high volume of turns requires constant awareness of your surroundings.

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 12.1 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 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 24.2 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gravesend, 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 Gravesend, NY

This is one driving day of about 24.2 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gravesend, 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 Jackie Robinson Parkway for about 4.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from Gravesend, NY · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond Hill, NY

12 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

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Gravesend, 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

$3.94 one way

$7.88 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$4.27	$8.54
premium	$4.88	$4.65	$9.30
diesel	$5.64	$5.38	$10.75

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone 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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.3	$2.54	$1.16
Efficient EV	6.1	$2.12	$0.97
EV Truck/SUV	9.7	$3.39	$1.55

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Gravesend, NY

Evening in Gravesend on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

5:02 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

18 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

44m 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 Gravesend, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 24.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jackie Robinson Parkway, Kings Highway, Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Gravesend, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 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.

Between Gravesend, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.

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Trip from Gravesend, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gravesend, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

44m on the road

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