How far is Cypress Hills, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Cypress Hills, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.15 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.01 mi
19.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.01 mi
Kilometers
19.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.15 mi
Kilometers
27.6 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Cypress Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Hills
2026-10-15T21:46
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Cypress Hills
8.6 mi
00h 16m
To The Bronx
8.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cypress Hills Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress Hills and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Hills and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Van Siclen Avenue

    1315 ft · 1 min · Van Siclen Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1544 ft · 37 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

    2351 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    1045 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

    1073 ft · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress Hills 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.81 mi · 28%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.79 mi · 22%
I 95 South
2.14 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 12%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 8%
Hutchinson River Expressway
0.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.81 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 16m from Cypress Hills
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cypress Hills 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 Cypress Hills to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Cypress Hills and 8.6 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cypress Hills and Sunny near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.4 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 10.2 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 9 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Hills and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 12.01 mi (19.33 km).

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#1 Cypress Hills

Cypress Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6770500, -73.8912500
Altitude14
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: Van Siclen Avenue (-73.891418, 40.677026)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.67
Round trip
$5.34
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.67 $5.34
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $5.38 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $6.51 $3.91 $7.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cypress Hills and The Bronx. The current time is 21:46:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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