Drive Time
43m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Kensington, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coney Island Avenue, Parkside Avenue, Flatbush Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
10.4 miles from Kensington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 20.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kensington, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kensington, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flatbush Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flushing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Classon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kent Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamsburg Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on Albemarle Road
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
Turn left onto East 177th Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20.8 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.4 miles or 21m 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.
Open the route before leaving Kensington, 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 Kensington, NY
This is one driving day of about 20.8 miles and 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.4 mi from Kensington, NY · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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.
A short stop after about 20.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Kensington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Kensington on Saturday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Richmond Hill, NY
10 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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