Origin
Laurelton, NY
Morning in Laurelton on Friday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurelton, 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
28m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
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.
Laurelton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Laurelton, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Francis Lewis Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Clearview Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Laurelton, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clearview Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 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 0.7 miles in near Springfield Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Springfield Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Springfield Boulevard
Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Turn left onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
6
12.2 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
15.3 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
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Francis Lewis Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 139th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Clearview Expressway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on 139th Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
139th Avenue
2
Continue on 139th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
139th Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Carson Street
420 ft
·
20 sec
·
Carson Street
4
Continue on Carson Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Carson Street
5
Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
8
Turn left onto I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
10
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
14
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
15
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
16
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
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: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
10:38 AM
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
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 Laurelton, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Francis Lewis Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Laurelton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 10 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Springfield Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laurelton, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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