Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Cambria Heights, NY
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The Bronx, NY to Cambria Heights, NY is 14.7 miles and takes about 25m via Clearview Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within New York. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter both highway and local road conditions. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. Plan for minimal travel time and focus on what awaits you in Cambria Heights.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Francis Lewis Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Cambria Heights, 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
Turn right onto NY 25
Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto 222nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — 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
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cambria Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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.
This route offers a mixed drive, with 57% of it on highways like the Clearview Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles on the Clearview Expressway, providing a brief period of consistent speed. The character shifts as you navigate between the expressways and potentially more localized roads closer to your destination. Be prepared for varying traffic conditions typical of an urban and suburban environment. The drive balances efficient highway travel with the realities of navigating through populated areas.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
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 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (White Plains Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Cambria Heights, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven Connecticut along the way.
New Haven Connecticut
“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
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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