Origin
Kings Point, NY
Night in Kings Point on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Point, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
7 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Point, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 18 miles, this short trip from Kings Point to The Bronx is a quick journey within the Northeast region that easily fits into a single day. You can expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to travel between these two New York locations without a major time commitment. With a modest fuel cost estimate of around $3, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the entire trip is local, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection that links two distinct parts of the state in under an hour.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
7 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this 18-mile transit. Since the highway share is 0%, you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the journey, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. This drive lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should prepare for a steady pace of urban or suburban navigation. The character of the route is defined by its technical nature, as you move away from the quiet of Kings Point toward the density of The Bronx. It is an engaging, hands-on drive that keeps you focused on the road ahead.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cross Bronx Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 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 2.5 miles in near Great Neck Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 15.2 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 2.5 miles (Great Neck Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Great Neck Road
Turn sharp right onto Great Neck Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m 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,...
6
10.7 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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 Kings Point, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Cross Island Parkway North
5.1 mi in
|
~10m
Bronx
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
New England
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Middle Neck Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northern Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Great Neck Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bronx Expressway
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Point, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Wildwood Drive
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wildwood Drive
2
Turn right
36 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn left
43 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn right onto Middle Neck Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Middle Neck Road
5
Turn sharp right onto Great Neck Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Neck Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Great Neck Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Great Neck Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto NY 25A
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi
·
3 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 7.6 mi from Kings Point, NY · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Kings Point, 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
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Lynkwell Charging Station
Port Washington, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Port Washington, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Port Washington, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Port Washington, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Port Washington, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Port Washington, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Sands Point, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
Other: 3
ViaLynk: 3
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Jamaica, NY
8 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
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 Kings Point, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cross Bronx Expressway, Middle Neck Road, Cross Island Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Kings Point, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 15.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Great Neck Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kings Point, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
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