How far is Point Lookout, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Point Lookout, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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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 Point Lookout and The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Lookout and The Bronx.
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Start on Garden City Avenue
532 ft · 38 sec · Garden City Avenue
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Turn left onto Bayside Drive
820 ft · 51 sec · Bayside Drive
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Continue on Parkside Drive
528 ft · 34 sec · Parkside Drive
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Turn right onto Lido Boulevard
145 m · 27 sec · Lido Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward L North
663 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
5 mi · 5 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward SO West: New York
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 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 Point Lookout and The Bronx.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
8.01 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Point Lookout and Showers And Thunderstorms near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Lookout to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Point Lookout and 18.8 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Point Lookout and Showers And Thunderstorms near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Lookout and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.41 km).
#1 Point Lookout
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 40.5923300, -73.5806800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
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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