Origin
Park Slope, NY
Night in Park Slope on Thursday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Slope, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Slope, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Slope, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 19.4 miles, with most of the trip on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.2 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 895
Take the exit onto NY 895 toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 1...
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 895
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Park Slope, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Queens, Bronx and Manhattan.
Queens
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Bronx
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Manhattan
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NY 895 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Morris Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Slope, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
304 ft
·
22 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
4
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 278
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
10
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
11
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto NY 895
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 895
Exit 49
Toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
NY 895
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 895
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 895
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on NY 895
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
Toward East 177th Street, East Tremont Avenue
16
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 177th Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Tremont Avenue
18
Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Night in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
11:59 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
13 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
37m 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 Park Slope, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner 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 9.7 miles from Park Slope, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 16 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Park Slope, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Queens, Bronx and Manhattan.
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