How far is Greenlawn, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Greenlawn, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
38.8 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.8 mi
Kilometers
62.44 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Greenlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenlawn
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenlawn
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
East Hills
NY

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

From Greenlawn
17.5 mi
00h 29m
To The Bronx
21.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
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 Greenlawn and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenlawn and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Street

    6 m · 4 sec · Smith Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 20 min · East Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    1045 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

    1073 ft · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Jericho Turnpike
10.8 mi · 28%
Long Island Expressway
10 mi · 26%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 8%
Broadway
2.41 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Jericho Turnpike

Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hills
00h 29m from Greenlawn
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenlawn 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 Greenlawn to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

East Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Greenlawn and 21.3 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenlawn and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near East Hills

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 East Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenlawn and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 km).

Greenlawn

#1 Greenlawn

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,742
Coordinates40.8689900, -73.3651200
Altitude69
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: Smith Street (-73.365098, 40.868952)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $4.69 $6.43 $12.86

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 Greenlawn and The Bronx. The current time is 03:20:39.

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.