Origin
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
Traveling from The Bronx to Baldwin Harbor covers 25.8 miles of local Northeast terrain, typically taking about 41 minutes to complete. Because the route relies entirely on surface streets like Bronxdale, Hunt, and Holland Avenues, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip. You will not need an overnight stay for this short transition between New York locations. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire journey. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection between two points rather than a vacation-heavy trek, providing a clear path through local New York neighborhoods.
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
12.9 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience behind the wheel for this entire 25.8-mile stretch. Since the route features a zero-percent highway share, you will be navigating intersections and residential traffic rather than high-speed lanes. There is no long-distance cruising here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Bronxdale Avenue, meaning you should prepare for constant maneuvering. This is a technical, low-speed drive that demands your full attention as you transition between local avenues. It is a strictly urban navigation experience that requires patience with city-style traffic flow.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 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 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 25.7 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (White Plains Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bronxdale Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
2.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
9
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 24A
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between The Bronx, NY and Baldwin Harbor, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut and Cross Island Parkway South.
New Haven Connecticut
1.7 mi in
|
~6m
Cross Island Parkway South
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Milburn Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Baldwin Harbor, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hunt Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
165 ft
·
15 sec
·
Rhinelander Avenue
5
Turn left onto White Plains Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Westchester Avenue
364 ft
·
20 sec
·
Westchester Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
412 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
8
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
511 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
10
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
13
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
18
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
20
Merge onto CI
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
279 ft
·
3 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
248 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 24A
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
At end of road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Laurelton Parkway
25
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
26
Turn left onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on NY 27
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Sunrise Highway
28
Turn right onto Milburn Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milburn Avenue
29
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 41-minute jaunt, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours remains a smart strategy for any trip within New York. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the duration is short enough to drive straight through without breaks. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind before you head out, and ensure your tank is ready for the stop-and-go nature of local avenues. Given the lack of highway miles, focus on your navigation alerts to manage the frequent turns on Hunt and Holland Avenues. Embracing the lack of required stops allows you to arrive at Baldwin Harbor efficiently without the need for complex trip planning.
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 12.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 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 25.7 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.9 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin Harbor, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 25.7 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Bronx, 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 Sunrise Highway for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.9 mi from The Bronx, NY · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baldwin Harbor, NY
The final approach into Baldwin Harbor, 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 Baldwin Harbor, 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
$4.18 one way
$8.37 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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
$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: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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.
Destination
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Evening in Baldwin Harbor on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
13 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 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
41m 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 The Bronx, NY to Baldwin Harbor, NY covers 25.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from The Bronx, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.18 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 22 significant decision points across 25.7 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (White Plains Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between The Bronx, NY and Baldwin Harbor, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut and Cross Island Parkway South.
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