Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Woodside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Woodside, NY
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Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to Woodside, NY is 11 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Bruckner Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive that stays within New York. Expect a quick transit with minimal time on local roads. It's a straightforward hop that's ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its brevity, this trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bruckner Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bruckner Expressway
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Woodside, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 40
Toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
341 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn straight onto 69th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
69th Street
19
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto Woodside Avenue
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
21
Turn left onto 58th Street
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
58th Street
22
Turn sharp left onto Roosevelt Avenue
304 ft
·
8 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
23
Turn slight right onto Woodside Avenue
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Woodside Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 10.2 — 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
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
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 40
Toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
9
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Av...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Woodside, NY
Morning in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
21 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
21m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Bruckner Expressway, experiencing an uninterrupted stretch of 2.8 miles. The journey begins on the Bruckner Expressway, transitions to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, and then utilizes the Bronx River Parkway. The character is largely that of a fast-paced commute, designed for efficient travel between these New York locations.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Bruckner Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bruckner Expressway and Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. 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
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
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 Woodside, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park, Manhattan, Staten Island, Broadway and Broadway East.
Bronx River Parkway South
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
|
via Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Sound View Park
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
|
via Bronx River Parkway Entrance
Manhattan
2.5 mi in
|
~6m
Staten Island
8.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 278
Broadway
10.1 mi in
|
~19m
Broadway East
10.2 mi in
|
~19m
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 21m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Bruckner 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 Woodside, 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 — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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 Woodside, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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