Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling from Roosevelt to The Bronx covers 24.7 miles, making it an efficient trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite low. Since both locations are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is a practical, straightforward commute that allows for plenty of flexibility in your daily schedule.
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
12.1 miles from Roosevelt, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 24.7 miles navigating local roads, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention. There are no major highway stretches here, so you should be prepared for frequent turns and urban navigation. Because the drive is relatively short at 43 minutes, the road character remains consistent from start to finish. It is a technical, low-speed route that rewards drivers who stay alert at every intersection.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 24.3 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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Roosevelt, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.
Cross Island Parkway North
Hempstead Avenue West
Grandstand
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hempstead Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 212th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on Mollineaux Street
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
Continue on Nassau Road
Turn left onto Pine Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto NY 24
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto NY 24
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the local nature of this 24.7-mile route, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility. Since there are zero planned stops on the itinerary, you can easily complete the drive in under an hour without needing to worry about long-distance fatigue. Keep in mind that as a purely local transit, traffic density will play a significant role in your actual travel time, so plan your departure to avoid peak commuting hours if possible. Be sure to fuel up before you head out, as your $4 gas budget assumes a direct trip. Since you won't be on major highways, keep a reliable navigation app handy to manage the many turns along your path.
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.
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 24.3 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Roosevelt, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Roosevelt, NY
This is one driving day of about 24.3 miles and 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.1 mi from Roosevelt, NY · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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.
A short stop after about 24.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Roosevelt, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$4
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Roosevelt on Sunday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
12 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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