How far is East Rockaway, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from East Rockaway, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
23.4 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.67 mi
28.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.67 mi
Kilometers
28.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in East Rockaway
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Rockaway
2026-04-19T12:36
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Rockaway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From East Rockaway
11.3 mi
00h 21m
To The Bronx
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Rockaway and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Rockaway and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1180 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1838 ft · 32 sec · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Springfield Boulevard

    667 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    134 m · 19 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    1045 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

    1073 ft · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Rockaway 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 21%
Sunrise Highway
3.95 mi · 17%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 14%
Springfield Boulevard
2.12 mi · 9%
Francis Lewis Boulevard
2.09 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Clearview Expressway

Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

5.02 mi · 00h 05m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 21m from East Rockaway
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Rockaway and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Rockaway to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from East Rockaway and 12.1 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Rockaway and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 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 12.7 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 13.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Rockaway and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 17.67 mi (28.44 km).

East Rockaway

#1 East Rockaway

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population9,781
Coordinates40.6420500, -73.6695700
Altitude3
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: Main Street (-73.66958, 40.642085)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.72 $7.44
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.07
Diesel $4.69 $3.90 $7.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Rockaway and The Bronx. The current time is 12:36:42.

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.