Trip from The Bronx, NY to Bay Shore, NY

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

43.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Bay Shore, NY covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Holland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

21.8 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bronxdale Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bronxdale Avenue	0 mi	0m
Hunt Avenue	0 mi	0m
Holland Avenue	0 mi	0m
Van Nest Avenue	0 mi	0m
White Plains Road	0 mi	0m
Westchester Avenue	0 mi	0m
Hugh J	0 mi	0m
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Bronxdale Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Cruger Avenue

2

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

3

Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

4

Turn slight left onto Holland Avenue

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Turn right onto Van Nest Avenue

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Turn left onto White Plains Road

7

Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle

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Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

10

Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

11

Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

13

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

14

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

15

Continue on Clearview Expressway

16

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

18

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

19

Turn right onto 225th Street

20

Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

21

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

22

Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

24

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25

Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

26

Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

27

Continue on Howells Road

28

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

29

Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

30

Continue on Roosevelt Street

31

Continue on 3rd Avenue

32

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

33

Turn left onto 1st Avenue

34

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 21.8 miles from The Bronx, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Shore, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY

This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 1h 5m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Baldwin Harbor, NY

22 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bay Shore, 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 Bay Shore, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from The Bronx, NY

Barnum Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baldwin Harbor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$6.87	$13.73
midgrade	$4.48	$7.67	$15.35
premium	$4.86	$8.32	$16.65
diesel	$4.69	$8.04	$16.08

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Bay Shore, NY covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Holland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.8 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 $6.87 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.