Origin
Rocky Point, NY
Evening in Rocky Point on Sunday
Local time
5:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rocky Point, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rocky Point, NY
Mel Audelo
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Rocky Point to The Bronx covers 68.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since this trip stays entirely within the Northeast region of New York, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to complete the journey. Because there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to power through the drive in a single sitting. It is a practical route for those heading from the North Shore of Long Island into the city.
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
30 miles from Rocky Point, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Main Street, Route 25A, and the Nesconset Highway throughout the entire 68.1-mile trek. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively 0 miles on Main Street, you will find yourself making frequent turns and adjustments behind the wheel. This path requires your full attention, as the technical nature of the local roads creates a very different experience than a typical, monotonous highway commute.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 28.3 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 17.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 59.9 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
8
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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 Along This Route
Between Rocky Point, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nesconset, Hauppauge, Islip, Smithtown, Kennedy Airport and Cross Island Parkway North - among others.
Nesconset
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via NY 347
Hauppauge
6.2 mi in
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~11m
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via NY 347
Islip
17.5 mi in
|
~29m
Smithtown
17.5 mi in
|
~29m
Kennedy Airport
48.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Cross Island Parkway North
49 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Bronx
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 18m
New England
52.4 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 28.3 mi | 38m |
| Nesconset Highway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 28.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Point, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto NY 25A Business
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn straight onto NY 347
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Toward Route 347 WEST, Nesconset, Hauppauge
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NY 347
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
5
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
7
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
9
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
11
Merge onto I 495
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
17
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
21
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
22
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
23
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion periods to keep your travel time close to the 1 hour and 30-minute estimate. Since the route is relatively short, you do not need to worry about planning overnight stays or complex rest intervals. Keep in mind that the frequent turns mean you should stay alert and anticipate a slower pace than you might be used to on major expressways. My best tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active and ready, as the constant transitions between local roads like Route 25A and the Nesconset Highway can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
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 30 miles from Rocky Point, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 59.9 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 47m 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 16m
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 Rocky Point, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Rocky Point, NY
This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rocky Point, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Rocky Point, NY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Rocky 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
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
5:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
11 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 32m 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 Rocky Point, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Rocky Point, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.75 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 59.9 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rocky Point, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nesconset, Hauppauge, Islip, Smithtown, Kennedy Airport and Cross Island Parkway North - among others.
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