Origin
Bayside, NY
Morning in Bayside on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayside, NY to The Bronx, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayside, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Bayside and The Bronx, this 9.1-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the trip in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short distance, a fuel budget of just $1 is more than sufficient to cover the transit. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar urban setting throughout the drive. This route is best treated as a simple point-to-point connection rather than a traditional road trip, offering maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Expressway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 35th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosedale Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bronx Expressway
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayside, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on 210th Street
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
210th Street
2
Turn right onto 35th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
35th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Clearview Expressway Service Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Clearview Expressway Service Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Bronx
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 295
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearview Expressway
6
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
7
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
11
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
12
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
13
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
35th Avenue
Turn right onto 35th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Bronx
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Bronx
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
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
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
7 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
16m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Since the highway share for this trip is 0%, you will spend the entire time navigating local streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. You will not encounter any exceptionally long stretches of road, as the route is characterized by constant turns through the neighborhood landscape. This drive is purely functional, requiring your full attention to navigate the local intersections effectively. It is a compact, technical trip that avoids the monotony of highway driving.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Cross Bronx Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 35th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (35th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bayside, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 16m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Cross Bronx 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 The Bronx, 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: near the start (35th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 The Bronx, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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