Origin
Herricks, NY
Late night in Herricks on Sunday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Herricks, NY to The Bronx, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herricks, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.3-mile drive from Herricks, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on major roadways like Union Turnpike, the Clearview Expressway, and the Cross Bronx Expressway, with 71% of the journey on highways. Given its short distance and estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is an easy and efficient trip for a single day. It's a practical option for getting between two points within the Northeast region of New York. You won't need an overnight stay to cover this distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Turnpike | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Clearview Expressway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Marcus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Turnpike
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,766 veh/hr typical · worst 2,167
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herricks, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Pine Street
251 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn right onto Ivy Place
248 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ivy Place
3
Turn right onto South Street
106 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Street
4
Turn left onto Heywood Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Heywood Street
5
Turn right onto NY 25B
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
6
Turn right onto Marcus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marcus Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto Union Turnpike
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway North, Throgs Neck Bridge
9
Merge onto I 295
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
15
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
16
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
17
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ivy Place
Turn right onto Ivy Place
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Marcus Avenue
Turn right onto Marcus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.86
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Union Turnpike
(4.5 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
11 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
29m 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 highway-focused experience on this drive, with 71% of the mileage dedicated to faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Union Turnpike, offering a consistent feel for a portion of your journey. As you transition to the Clearview Expressway and then the Cross Bronx Expressway, the character shifts to a more typical urban expressway environment. While not a scenic cruise, it’s designed for efficient travel, allowing you to cover the distance quickly.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Union Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Union Turnpike and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ivy Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ivy Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Marcus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Herricks, 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 29m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Union Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.86 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 (Ivy Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Marcus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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