How far is Brighton Beach, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Brighton Beach, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton Beach and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton Beach and The Bronx.
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Start on Coney Island Avenue
2048 ft · 56 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
13 m · 8 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Shore Parkway
120 m · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
926 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
554 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1688 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway
1258 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
1897 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2019 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
1045 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
1073 ft · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · Bronx River Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton Beach and The Bronx.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
9.82 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brighton Beach and Sunny near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton Beach to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Brighton Beach and 16.2 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton Beach and Sunny near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton Beach and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.24 km).
#1 Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5778800, -73.9595800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.96 | $13.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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