Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Jackson Heights, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Jackson Heights, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Bruckner Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Jackson Heights, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bruckner Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 0.4 miles in near Boston Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Boston Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Bronx River Parkway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Bronx River Parkway Entrance): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Boston Road
Turn left onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bronx River Parkway Road
Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Take the ramp onto Bronx River Parkway Entrance toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Pa...
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2W
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert...
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport Terminal A, Terminal B Wait Area
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 5
Toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Jackson Heights, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park, Manhattan, Airport Terminal A and Terminal B Wait Area.
Bronx River Parkway South
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
|
via Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Sound View Park
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
|
via Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Manhattan
2.5 mi in
|
~6m
Airport Terminal A
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
Terminal B Wait Area
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruckner Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 82nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bruckner Expressway
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Jackson Heights, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Turn left onto Boston Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road
429 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto Bronx River Parkway Entrance
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Exit 6
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
7
Merge onto BR
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2W
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Morrison Avenue
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Morrison Avenue
10
Turn right onto Bruckner Boulevard
213 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bruckner Boulevard
11
Take the ramp
431 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway
12
Merge onto I 278
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 5
Toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport Terminal A, Terminal B Wait Area
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Astoria Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard South
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto 82nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
82nd Street
19
Arrive at destination
82nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Jackson Heights, NY
Morning in Jackson Heights on Friday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
21m 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 Jackson Heights, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 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 $1.71 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Boston Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Bronx River Parkway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Bronx River Parkway Entrance): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between The Bronx, NY and Jackson Heights, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park, Manhattan, Airport Terminal A and Terminal B Wait Area.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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