Origin
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Grymes Hill, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Grymes Hill, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to Grymes Hill, NY is 29.2 miles and takes about 52 minutes via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New York. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it’s best suited for a single-day trip. Plan for a quick journey primarily on major expressways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points in the Northeast region. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Traffic on I-278
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,452 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~674 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 34 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 The Bronx, NY and Grymes Hill, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Turn left onto Boston Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road
429 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto Bronx River Parkway Entrance
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Exit 6
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
7
Merge onto BR
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 2W
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Morrison Avenue
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Morrison Avenue
10
Turn right onto Bruckner Boulevard
213 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bruckner Boulevard
11
Take the ramp
431 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway
12
Merge onto I 278
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
19
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
22
Continue on I 278
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Clove Road
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto Narrows Road North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Narrows Road North
25
Turn straight
405 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Snug Harbor
26
Turn slight right onto Clove Road
498 ft
·
22 sec
·
Clove Road
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto Howard Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Howard Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Howard Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bronx River Parkway Road
Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2W
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert...
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Clove Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Clove Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.49 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Grymes Hill, NY
Evening in Grymes Hill on Sunday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 80% highway, dominated by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5.8 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This highway-focused profile means you'll be navigating a high-volume, fast-paced environment for the majority of your trip. The character of the drive is consistent, with minimal transitions to local roads, making it a predictable experience for those comfortable with urban expressway driving.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Bronx River Parkway Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Bronx River Parkway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Grymes Hill, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Staten Island.
Manhattan
2.5 mi in
|
~6m
Staten Island
8.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Starting 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 52m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Grymes Hill, 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 0.6 miles (Bronx River Parkway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Grymes Hill, 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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