Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Bay Shore, NY
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Traveling from The Bronx to Bay Shore covers 43.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly outing within the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Bronxdale, Hunt, and Holland Avenues, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed highway travel. It is a straightforward trip between two points in New York, ideal for those who prefer navigating local streets over long-distance interstate driving.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Howells Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hempstead Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Bay Shore, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn left onto Westchester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Turn straight onto CR 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Continue on CR 57
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from The Bronx, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Bay Shore on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route features zero percent highway share, you will spend the entire 43.5 miles navigating through local neighborhoods and surface streets. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, as the longest segment on Bronxdale Avenue offers zero miles of continuous, uninterrupted road. The character of this drive is defined by constant maneuvering and attention to local traffic patterns. You will find that the road demands your full focus, as the absence of highway bypasses means you are traveling directly through the heart of the transit path.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
98 ft
Total Descent
134 ft
Highest Point
76 ft
~12.4 mi in
Elevation Range
82 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Bay Shore, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Bay Shore Road South.
Cross Island Parkway South
Southern State Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Bay Shore Road South
“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
Bay Shore is a hamlet in the town of Islip on Long Island in the state of New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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