Origin
Jackson Heights, NY
Night in Jackson Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whitestone Expressway, Northern Boulevard, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Whitestone Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
Whitestone Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airp...
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m 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...
10
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m 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...
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jackson Heights, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.
Kennedy Airport
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Manhattan
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
New Haven Connecticut
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Northern Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rosedale Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitestone Expressway
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Heights, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on 82nd Street
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
82nd Street
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto Whitestone Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
6
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
10
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
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
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
4% chance
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
20 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
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitestone Expressway, Northern Boulevard, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Jackson Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.74 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 12 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jackson Heights, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.
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.
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