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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Kings Park, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

44.9 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Downtown Kings Park, NY, NY

Kings Park, NY

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Trip Overview

The Bronx, NY to Kings Park, NY is 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Sunken Meadow State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, traversing from the bustling Northeast region near the city to another part of the Northeast. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its short distance and minimal duration, this is an ideal one-day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 14.2 mi 19m
Northern State Parkway 13.7 mi 18m
Sunken Meadow State Parkway 4.7 mi 5m
Clearview Expressway 3.2 mi 3m
Cross Bronx Expressway 2.6 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
White Plains Road 1 mi 3m
Pulaski Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 14.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Kings Park, NY.

1

Start on Cruger Avenue

398 ft · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

384 ft · 15 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
3

Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hunt Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

165 ft · 15 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
5

Turn left onto White Plains Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

364 ft · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue
7

Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

412 ft · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
8

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

511 ft · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
10

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 57 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
13

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
17

Merge onto I 495

14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 42 Toward N East: Hauppauge Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto N

14 mi · 18 min · Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 45 Toward SM North: Kings Park Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto SA

499 ft · 6 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway
22

Continue on SM

4.7 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit SM4E Toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn slight right onto CR 11

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Road
25

Turn right onto NY 25A

92 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
26

Arrive at destination

NY 25A

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown North Hills, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Hills, NY

22 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westbury, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
10.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
7
24.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward N East: Hauppauge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 42 Toward N East: Hauppauge
8
44 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park

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 SM4E Toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.39 one way

$14.78 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.99 $15.98
premium $4.92 $8.70 $17.40
diesel $5.61 $9.91 $19.83

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$7

Total

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.71 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.29 $2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Sunny

NW 16 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:57PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Kings Park, NY

Late night in Kings Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

North Hills, NY

22 mi in

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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly highway, with 88% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.2 miles on the Long Island Expressway before transitioning to parkways. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through suburban areas. The parkways offer a slightly different driving experience compared to the expressway.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Long Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between The Bronx, NY and Kings Park, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, N East: Hauppauge and Sm North: Kings Park.

Eastern Long Island

10.2 mi in | ~17m

N East: Hauppauge

24.8 mi in | ~38m

Sm North: Kings Park

39 mi in | ~57m

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 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Kings Park, 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 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kings Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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