How far is City Island, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from City Island, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
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 City Island and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City Island and The Bronx.
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Start on City Island Avenue
1 km · 3 min · City Island Avenue
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2
Continue on City Island Bridge
839 ft · 34 sec · City Island Bridge
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3
Continue on City Island Road
2367 ft · 1 min · City Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward City Island Circle
142 m · 9 sec · City Island Road
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Exit the rotary onto City Island Road
1 km · 1 min · City Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Shore Road
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Continue on Pelham Parkway
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pelham Parkway
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Turn left onto Williamsbridge Road
1343 ft · 56 sec · Williamsbridge Road
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9
Turn right onto Neill Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Neill Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronxdale Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Hunt Avenue
695 ft · 27 sec · Hunt Avenue
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Turn right onto Sagamore Street
76 m · 10 sec · Sagamore Street
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
134 m · 24 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 City Island 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.
Pelham Parkway
Continue on Pelham Parkway
1.59 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving City Island and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City Island to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from City Island and 2.9 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City Island and Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
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 Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City Island and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 km).
#1 City Island
City Island is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8473200, -73.7865200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
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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