How far is The Bronx, NY from Bergen Beach, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.99 mi
25.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bergen Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Bergen Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From The Bronx
10.8 mi
00h 21m
To Bergen Beach
10.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Bergen Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Bergen Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

    1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

    50 m · 16 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

    111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle

    126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    714 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    2294 ft · 39 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

    803 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

    615 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

    779 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    581 ft · 18 sec · Church Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ralph Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Ralph Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Avenue N

    99 m · 14 sec · Avenue N

  32. 32

    Continue on Veterans Avenue

    2318 ft · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 71st Street

    44 m · 14 sec · East 71st Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    79 m · 17 sec · Avenue U

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    11 m · 2 sec · East 72nd Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 72nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
165.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 22%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 16%
Ralph Avenue
2.28 mi · 11%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 10%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 6%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.78 mi · 00h 08m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 21m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bergen Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Bergen Beach?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from The Bronx and 10.8 miles from Bergen Beach.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bergen Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 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 9.5 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 10.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Bergen Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.74 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6203800, -73.9068000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Bergen Beach (-73.9068, 40.62038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.17
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.09 $6.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $4.69 $3.61 $7.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Bergen Beach. The current time is 21:06:35.

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.