Origin
Kew Gardens, NY
Morning in Kew Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kew Gardens, 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
21m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kew Gardens, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This 11.9-mile drive from Kew Gardens, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 21 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for navigating between these two New York City boroughs. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing major arteries like the Van Wyck Expressway and the Whitestone Expressway before crossing the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay; instead, focus on the convenience of this direct connection within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Union Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kew Gardens, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Union Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Union Turnpike
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
3
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
6
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
10
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
13
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
14
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
15
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Merge onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
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 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone 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: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 for about 68% of this journey. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Van Wyck Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 3.8 miles. The route then transitions to the Whitestone Expressway, leading you to the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. This drive is characterized by efficient, albeit potentially busy, expressway travel, designed for direct transit rather than leisurely sightseeing. The road's personality is one of straightforward connectivity, moving you efficiently from Queens into The Bronx.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Whitestone Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kew Gardens, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.
Manhattan
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
New Haven Connecticut
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
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 21m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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 0.6 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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