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Trip from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY to The Bronx, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

46.5 mi

75 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, NY

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

John Baker

borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Cross Island Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 31.8 mi 42m
Cross Bronx Expressway 3.2 mi 4m
Cross Island Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Throgs Neck Bridge 1.8 mi 3m
Motor Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Rosevale Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Old Nichols Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 31.8 mi, about 42m

Traffic on I-495

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~4,880 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~521 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 24 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on Margaret Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Margaret Drive
2

Turn left onto Gibbs Pond Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Gibbs Pond Road
3

Continue on CR 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rosevale Avenue
4

Turn right onto CR 67

1.4 mi · 2 min · Motor Parkway
5

Turn left onto Old Nichols Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Nichols Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Express Drive North
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 495 west: New York Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 495

32 mi · 42 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
14

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue
18

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

283 ft · 11 sec · Bronx River Avenue
19

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
20

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North New Hyde Park, NY

23 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

West Hills, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glen Head, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 west: New York

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 495 west: New York
8
35.3 mi into trip | ~50m 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
35.5 mi into trip | ~50m 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
38.9 mi into trip | ~56m 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,...
7
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

$7.56 one way

$15.11 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $8.18 $16.36
premium $4.87 $8.91 $17.82
diesel $5.40 $9.89 $19.78

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

$8

Tolls

$7

Total

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.88 $2.23
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.07 $1.86
EV Truck/SUV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Afternoon in Lake Ronkonkoma on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

NE 8 to 12 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

NE 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

2 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 10m 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?

46.5 mi in 1h 10m, mostly highway — 31.8 mi of that is on Long Island Expressway.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 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 3.3 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 46.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.5 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.

Between Lake Ronkonkoma, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England.

Kennedy Airport

35.3 mi in | ~50m

Cross Island Parkway North

35.5 mi in | ~50m

Bronx

38.9 mi in | ~56m

New England

38.9 mi in | ~56m

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 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.8 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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