Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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College Point, NY
Keira Burton
The Bronx, NY to College Point, NY is 7.1 miles and takes about 18m via Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy experience that’s best suited for a single day trip. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route offers a straightforward way to travel between these two locations without needing extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whitestone Expressway Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hunt Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and College Point, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Take the exit
Continue on Whitestone Expressway Service Road
Continue on Whitestone Expressway Service Road
Turn right onto 14th Avenue
Turn right onto 135th Street
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — 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
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 14th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
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
$1
Tolls
$7
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in College Point on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local route, with only 26% highway share. You'll navigate through city streets, making frequent turns to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.3 miles while crossing the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals, rather than a steady cruise on an open highway.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
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 7.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
Between The Bronx, NY and College Point, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut and Queens.
New Haven Connecticut
Queens
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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