How far is Oyster Bay Cove, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay Cove, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
31.17 mi
00h 47m
Flight
18.63 mi
29.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.63 mi
Kilometers
29.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.17 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay Cove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay Cove
2026-04-19T09:52
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay Cove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Thomaston
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Oyster Bay Cove
13.3 mi
00h 23m
To The Bronx
17.8 mi
00h 23m

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
6 to 15 mph NW
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 Oyster Bay Cove and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay Cove and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Cove Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Cove Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Street

    2718 ft · 54 sec · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    13.4 mi · 23 min · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  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 Oyster Bay Cove 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 43%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 10%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.08 mi · 3%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

13.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 23m from Oyster Bay Cove
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oyster Bay Cove 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 Oyster Bay Cove to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Oyster Bay Cove and 17.8 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

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 Thomaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Thomaston
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay Cove and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).

Oyster Bay Cove

#1 Oyster Bay Cove

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

Population2,243
Coordinates40.8709300, -73.5109600
Altitude18
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: Cove Road (-73.510929, 40.8707)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.93 $9.86
Premium $4.86 $5.35 $10.69
Diesel $4.69 $5.16 $10.33

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 Oyster Bay Cove and The Bronx. The current time is 09:52:14.

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.