Origin
The Bronx, NY
Night in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Bergen Beach, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 21.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackie Robinson Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Ralph Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.57 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.8 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 21.7 miles and takes about 43m, 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 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackie Robinson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 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 2.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 27 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
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 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
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 Bergen Beach, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut, Queens, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.
New Haven Connecticut
1.7 mi in
|
~6m
Queens
2.2 mi in
|
~7m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
10.9 mi in
|
~21m
Union Turnpike West
11.1 mi in
|
~21m
Brooklyn
11.2 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Ralph Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Bergen Beach, 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
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
13
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
25
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
27
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
28
Continue on Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Avenue
30
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
31
Turn left onto Avenue N
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Avenue N
32
Continue on Veterans Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Avenue
33
Turn right onto East 71st Street
143 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 71st Street
34
Turn left onto Avenue U
260 ft
·
17 sec
·
Avenue U
35
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 72nd Street
36
Arrive at destination
East 72nd Street
Trip Plan
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 10.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 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 21.7 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.8 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen Beach, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving The Bronx, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 21.7 miles and 43m.
At 21.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Jackie Robinson Parkway for about 4.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.8 mi from The Bronx, NY · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bergen Beach, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bergen Beach, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bergen Beach, NY
Night in Bergen Beach on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
9 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
43m 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 Bergen Beach, NY covers 21.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackie Robinson Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Ralph Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 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 $3.57 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 27 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between The Bronx, NY and Bergen Beach, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut, Queens, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.
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