Origin
Hillside, NY
Late night in Hillside on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillside, 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
24m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Hillside to The Bronx, you are looking at a short 14.3-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes. Because this is a compact drive within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your fuel costs will be minimal, estimated at just $2 for the entire trip. Since there are no planned stops along the way, this route is best suited for those who want to get from point A to point B efficiently. It is a straightforward local commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hillside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 188th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Clearview Expressway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillside, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Jamaica Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
2
Turn left onto 188th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
188th Street
3
Turn right onto NY 25
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
6
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
10
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
11
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
12
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Turn right onto NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Turn left onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
5:20 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
12 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
24m 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 rather than an open highway cruise. Since 0% of this route consists of highway driving, you will spend the entire 34-minute duration navigating local streets. The road character is defined by frequent turns, so keep your focus on maneuvering through the local infrastructure. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the road requires constant attention to changing turns. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that favors local navigation over high-speed transit.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Clearview 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near NY 25 / Hillside 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 14.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.2 miles (NY 25 / Hillside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
135 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
135 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hillside, 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 24m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Clearview 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 1.2 miles (NY 25 / Hillside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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