Origin
Glen Cove, NY
Afternoon in Glen Cove on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Cove, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Cove, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Glen Cove, NY to The Bronx, NY is 22.3 miles and takes about 40m via Northern Boulevard and Cross Bronx Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip connecting two points within New York. You'll be traveling through the Northeast region, primarily navigating local roads with some highway time. Expect a more hands-on driving experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. This route is ideal for those looking for a straightforward, short trip between these two New York locations, offering a practical connection without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pratt Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 7.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Cove, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Glen Cove Avenue
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
Glen Cove Avenue
3
Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Glen Cove Avenue
4
Continue on Pratt Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pratt Boulevard
5
Continue on NY 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
6
Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Glen Cove Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
8
Turn right onto NY 25A
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
17
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
18
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
19
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
21 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
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
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 12 mph
0% chance
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
18 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
40m 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?
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 27% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles along Northern Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you transition between local streets and the Cross Island Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. The character of the drive shifts from more suburban-feeling roads to busier arterial routes as you approach The Bronx. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it requires consistent attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Northern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Glen Cove, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.
Cross Island Parkway North
12.2 mi in
|
~21m
Bronx
14.7 mi in
|
~25m
New England
14.7 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
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 40m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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 12.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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