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Trip from The Bronx, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

33m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from The Bronx to downtown New York City is a quick, 15.8-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. Because this is a short, localized trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Bruckner Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, and the FDR Drive. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. It serves as a practical connection between these two points, functioning more as a standard commute than a traditional road trip. If you are looking for a straightforward way to reach the heart of the city, this path provides the efficiency you need.

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

7.9 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 15.8-mile transit offers a mixed driving experience, balancing about 30% highway time with local urban navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment covering 7.9 miles on the FDR Drive, which provides the most consistent flow of the trip. The transition from the Bronx River Parkway and Bruckner Expressway into the city grid requires you to adjust to changing traffic density. Expect a varied pace as you move from faster highway stretches into the tighter, more technical sections of the route. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention as the character of the road shifts from regional arterials to the busy city landscape.

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.
FDR Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

53 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

25 ft

Total Descent

70 ft

Highest Point

53 ft

Elevation Range

45 ft

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 2.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Involved — several decision points to watch

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 15.8 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

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
5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
8
6.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
8
14.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

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 2 Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center,...
8
14.9 mi into trip | ~29m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2

Towns Along This Route

Between The Bronx, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan, Bruckner Expressway, Fdr Drive, Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South and Brooklyn Bridge — among others.

Robert F Kennedy Bridge

2.5 mi in | ~6m

Manhattan

2.5 mi in | ~6m

Bruckner Expressway

2.7 mi in | ~6m

Fdr Drive

5.8 mi in | ~11m

Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

6.4 mi in | ~13m

Brooklyn Bridge

14.8 mi in | ~29m

Manhattan Civic Center

14.8 mi in | ~29m

New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

14.8 mi in | ~29m

Pace University

14.8 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FDR Drive 7.9 mi 14m
Bruckner Expressway 2.8 mi 4m
Bronx River Parkway 1.7 mi 2m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 0.5 mi 1m
Worth Street 0.4 mi 1m
Bronx Park East 0.2 mi <1m
Saint James Place 0.2 mi <1m
Boston Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: FDR Drive — 7.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and New York City, 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
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 278

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive Use the right lane.
15

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 17 Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on FDR

7.9 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive
Use the none lane.
18

Take the exit

218 ft · 9 sec
Exit 2 Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Exit 2 Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

265 ft · 14 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
21

Turn right onto Pearl Street

341 ft · 16 sec · Pearl Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on Saint James Place

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Saint James Place
Use the straight lane.
23

At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Worth Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Given the 33-minute duration, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, though you should anticipate typical city traffic patterns that can impact your travel speed. Since there are no required stops on this 15.8-mile stretch, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel or rest. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition between the Bruckner Expressway and the FDR Drive, as these interchanges can be busy. Budgeting $2 for fuel is more than sufficient for this short distance. Use this direct route to your advantage by planning your arrival to avoid peak congestion hours in the city center.

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 7.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.9 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 15.8 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, 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 15.8 miles and 33m.

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 FDR Drive for about 7.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from The Bronx, NY · 16m into the drive

Downtown East New York, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East New York, NY

8 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.

Popular next leg

East New York, NY to New York City, NY

8.6 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East New York, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

0 mi from route Free near mile 15.8
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 15.8
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 15.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 12
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 14.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.49 one way

$4.99 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.79 $5.57
premium $4.86 $3.02 $6.05
diesel $4.69 $2.92 $5.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Gun Hill Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Bronx, NY

Tesla

24 DCFC

Mall at Bay Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Bronx, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

EVolve NY Queens LaGuardia Airport

Queens, NY

Electrify America

12 DCFC

EVolve NY Flushing

Flushing, NY

Electrify America

8 DCFC

WPL - White Plains Road Municipal Parking Field

Bronx, NY

EV Connect

4 DCFC

City World Ford Showroom

Bronx, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Queens Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Flushing, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge - Nayax Energy

Bronx, NY

NAYAX_ENERGY

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 EV Connect: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 VIALYNK: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 33 minutes ago

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 14 mph 1% chance 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

20 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

33m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from The Bronx, NY to New York City, NY covers 15.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FDR Drive, Bruckner Expressway, Bronx River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 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 $2.49 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 17 significant decision points across 15.8 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 2.5 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between The Bronx, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan, Bruckner Expressway, Fdr Drive, Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South and Brooklyn Bridge — among others.

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