Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Great Kills, NY
Illya Goloborodko
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Great Kills, NY covers 36 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tonnelle Avenue, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, NJ 440 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Great Kills, NY covers 36 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 6.6 miles in near US 1; US 9; US 46.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36 miles you will encounter 31 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 6.6 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Great Kills, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
Upper Level
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Richmond Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Great Kills, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
Continue on Unionport Road
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto East 177th Street
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Continue on NJ 63
Turn straight onto CR 501
Turn right onto 76th Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn sharp right onto Giffords Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from The Bronx, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Great Kills, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$17
Total
$23
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Great Kills on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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