This 72.5-mile drive from Riverside, NY to The Bronx, NY takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes and is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. With 81% of the route on highways, it's well-suited for a single-day journey, and you can expect a fuel cost of around $12. The main roads guiding you include the Long Island Expressway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, and Captain Daniel Roe Highway. This route is primarily a highway-focused experience, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning for overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Riverside, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 81% of the 72.5 miles spent on such roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 51.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway, which forms the backbone of this journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like East Moriches-Riverhead Road and Captain Daniel Roe Highway suggests some variation in the driving experience, though the overall profile remains predominantly high-speed travel. This means you'll be covering ground efficiently for most of the 1 hour and 51 minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and East Moriches-Riverhead Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward CR 111 north: Manorville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 111 north: Manorville
8
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
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 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
61.5 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
64.9 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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,...
7
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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 Riverside, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111 North: Manorville, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Cr 111 North: Manorville
5.6 mi in|~15m
Kennedy Airport
61.3 mi in|~1h 31m
Cross Island Parkway North
61.5 mi in|~1h 31m
Bronx
64.9 mi in|~1h 36m
New England
64.9 mi in|~1h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
51.5 mi
1h 9m
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
4.2 mi
5m
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.2 mi
4m
Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
4m
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
1m
White Plains Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 51.5 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
112 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right
0.6 mi·3 min
3
At end of road, turn left
0.8 mi·5 min
4
Turn left onto CR 51
4.2 mi·5 min·East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward CR 111 north: ManorvilleUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto CR 111
3.8 mi·5 min·Captain Daniel Roe Highway
7
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 495 West: New YorkUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
51 mi·1 hr 9 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 31N-SToward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 31NToward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone BridgeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi·4 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 33Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New EnglandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
14
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi·1 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi·4 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 4BToward Rosedale AvenueUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·Rosedale Avenue
18
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft·11 sec·Bronx River Avenue
19
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Tremont Avenue
20
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 51 minute duration for this 72.5-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aiming for early morning or late evening can help you avoid potential traffic, especially on the Long Island Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's a budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no mandated stops in the data, you can choose to pause whenever you need a break, perhaps after the longest stretch of 51.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though with the relatively short distance, finding services should not be an issue.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Riverside, NY, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 miles.
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 16 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Riverside, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Riverside, NY
This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Riverside, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 51.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Riverside, NY
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Riverside, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 72.5
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 72.5
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.93 one way
$23.87 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.90
$25.81
premium
$4.92
$14.05
$28.10
diesel
$5.61
$16.01
$32.01
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.61
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Riverside, NY
Night
in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Night
in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 51m 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 Riverside, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Captain Daniel Roe Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Riverside, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Riverside, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cr 111 North: Manorville, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
