How far is Bath Beach, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Bath Beach, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.01 mi
00h 52m
Flight
18.42 mi
29.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.01 mi
Kilometers
41.86 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Bath Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath Beach
2026-04-15T19:47
Arrive The Bronx
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bath Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Bath Beach
12.4 mi
00h 26m
To The Bronx
13.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bath Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Today
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bath Beach and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bath Beach and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Benson Avenue

    77 m · 11 sec · Benson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 18th Avenue

    1020 ft · 44 sec · 18th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 86th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 86th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 278 East: Manhattan, Queens

    1206 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1388 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Gowanus Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 895 North: Sheridan Boulevard, East 177th Street

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    724 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    1746 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 177th Street

    126 m · 14 sec · East 177th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

    1187 ft · 40 sec · East Tremont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Morris Park Avenue

    2989 ft · 2 min · Morris Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1120 ft · 44 sec · White Plains Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath Beach and The Bronx.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9.61 mi · 37%
Gowanus Expressway
4.13 mi · 16%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.35 mi · 9%
Bruckner Expressway
1.93 mi · 7%
86th Street
1.36 mi · 5%
NY 895 North
1.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

6.14 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 26m from Bath Beach
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bath Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bath Beach to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bath Beach and 13.7 miles from The Bronx.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bath Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath Beach and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.65 km).

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#1 Bath Beach

Bath Beach is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6045500, -74.0043100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Benson Avenue (-74.004199, 40.604674)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.12 $8.25
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $4.69 $4.32 $8.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath Beach and The Bronx. The current time is 19:47:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.