Origin
Coram, NY
Late night in Coram on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coram, 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
1h 19m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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
Traveling from Coram to The Bronx covers 55.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable trek across the Northeast region. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, so plan for a steady pace. It is an ideal distance for a quick getaway or a necessary commute where you want to stay off the major highways. Keep in mind that this is a direct, no-frills drive designed to get you from Long Island to the city efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 39.1 mi | 52m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Middle Country Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Ocean Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 39.1 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coram, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Country Road
2
Turn left onto CR 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
3
Continue on CR 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ocean Avenue
4
Turn right onto Express Drive North
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Express Drive North
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
39 mi
·
52 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
16
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
17
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
18
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Coram, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 43.7 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
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 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
44 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
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 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
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
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:24AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
49°F
North Hills, NY
27 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous highway cruise. Because the route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating through local intersections and surface streets for the entire 55.4-mile duration. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road is 0 miles of straight, open road. The character of the drive is defined by constant transitions between Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road, North Ocean Avenue, and Express Drive North. Be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you navigate the local road network connecting Coram to The Bronx.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 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 Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
212 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
241 ft
Highest Point
212 ft
~27.5 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
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 Coram, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Kennedy Airport
43.7 mi in
|
~59m
Cross Island Parkway North
44 mi in
|
~1h
Bronx
47.4 mi in
|
~1h 5m
New England
47.4 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Starting in Coram, 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 1h 19m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.1 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 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: at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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