Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Edgemere, NY
Peter Olexa
The Bronx, NY to Edgemere, NY is 22.3 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Van Wyck Expressway and Rockaway Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short trip primarily within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on highways. It's a straightforward journey that's easy to complete in a single day, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a practical way to reach your destination without a lengthy commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Edgemere, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 878
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
Turn straight onto Rockaway Freeway
Turn slight right onto Seagirt Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Seagirt Boulevard
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.1 — 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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Edgemere on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny
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 driving experience, with 53% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on the Van Wyck Expressway and Whitestone Expressway, which are typical urban expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 6.7 miles on the Van Wyck Expressway. As you transition to Rockaway Boulevard, the character of the drive may change, offering a different feel from the faster-paced highway sections. Overall, it’s a blend of efficient expressway travel and potentially more local road segments.
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 - 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 17 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Edgemere, 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 43m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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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