Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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This straightforward 20.2-mile drive from The Bronx to Hempstead, NY, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 35 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's a budget-friendly option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major expressways like the Clearview Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway, offering a direct path with a 54% highway share. Expect a mixed driving experience, suitable for a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay. This trip is ideal for those looking for efficiency and directness in their travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Tulip Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hempstead Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Braddock Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Hempstead, 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 left onto NY 25
Turn right onto NY 25
Turn left onto NY 25
Continue on NY 25
Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
Turn left onto NY 24
Turn slight right onto NY 102
Turn right onto Greenwich Street
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.1 — 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
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 NY 25 / Hillside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly 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.
The character of this drive is predominantly urban expressway, with a 54% highway share. You'll navigate segments like the Clearview Expressway for up to 5 miles uninterrupted, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between these faster stretches and other main roads, creating a mixed driving profile. Expect the rhythm of city traffic and the flow of highway travel, with periods of quicker movement interspersed with more localized road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and the nuances of navigating a busy metropolitan area.
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 18 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 Hempstead, 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
Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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