How far is Locust Valley, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Locust Valley, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Valley and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Valley and The Bronx.
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Start on Birch Hill Road
12 m · 5 sec · Birch Hill Road
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Road
1 km · 2 min · Walnut Road
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Turn right onto Town Path
2054 ft · 47 sec · Town Path
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pratt Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road
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Continue on Glen Cove Road
2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.8 mi · 14 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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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 Locust Valley 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.
Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
7.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Locust Valley 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 Locust Valley to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
University Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Locust Valley and 14.2 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Locust Valley and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near University Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Gardens.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust Valley and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 14.19 mi (22.83 km).
#1 Locust Valley
Census designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 3,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759300, -73.5970700 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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