Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Plainedge, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Plainedge, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to Plainedge, NY is 29.7 miles and takes about 47 minutes via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within New York State, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, so expect consistent traffic, especially during peak commuting hours. If you're looking for a quick hop across town or to an outlying area without much fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Clearview Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Broadway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hicksville Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Plainedge, 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
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
17
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 41S
Toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Marginal Road
20
Turn right onto NY 106; NY 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Broadway
22
Continue on NY 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broadway
23
Continue on NY 107
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hicksville Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Ludwig Lane
37 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ludwig Lane
25
Turn left onto Hicksville Road
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hicksville Road
26
Arrive at destination
Hicksville Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bronxdale Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
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
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
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 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
24 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
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 41S
Toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Plainedge, NY
Afternoon in Plainedge on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 67% of the journey on major expressways. You'll encounter stretches of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Clearview Expressway before merging onto the Long Island Expressway for its longest uninterrupted segment of 13.4 miles. Expect a consistent pace of travel, typical of expressway driving, with limited opportunities for spontaneous stops. The character remains predominantly that of a busy, multi-lane highway throughout, designed for efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Clearview Expressway. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Plainedge, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut and Eastern Long Island.
New Haven Connecticut
1.7 mi in
|
~6m
Eastern Long Island
10.2 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plainedge, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plainedge, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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