Origin
Greenlawn, NY
Afternoon in Greenlawn on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenlawn, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenlawn, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Greenlawn, NY to The Bronx, NY is 35 miles and takes about 59m via East Jericho Turnpike and the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. Given its short distance and focused highway profile, this route is best suited for those who need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You’ll be on the road for under an hour, so planning extensive stops isn't necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the journey on major expressways. You'll encounter stretches of Long Island Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway, which are designed for higher speeds and continuous travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 10.8 miles along East Jericho Turnpike before you merge onto the faster highway system. Expect a consistent driving experience without many significant changes in road type, making it predictable and efficient for covering the 35 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jericho Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Jericho Turnpike and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
24 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
27.4 mi into trip
|
~44m 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,...
7
33.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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 Greenlawn, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Kennedy Airport
23.8 mi in
|
~39m
Cross Island Parkway North
24 mi in
|
~39m
Bronx
27.4 mi in
|
~44m
New England
27.4 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jericho Turnpike | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| Long Island Expressway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Jericho Turnpike
— 10.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Smith Street
19 ft
·
3 sec
·
Smith Street
2
Turn right onto CR 86
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto NY 25
11 mi
·
19 min
·
East Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Long Island Expressway
7
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.
8
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.
9
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
16
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
17
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
18
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Greenlawn, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Greenlawn, 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
$5.76 one way
$11.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.31
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
East Jericho Turnpike
(10.8 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
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
9 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
59m 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 Greenlawn, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 35 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jericho Turnpike, Long Island Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Greenlawn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.76 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 15 decision points packed into just 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenlawn, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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