How far is The Bronx, NY from Blue Point, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Blue Point, NY is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.89 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.12 mi
71.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.89 mi
Kilometers
86.73 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Blue Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From The Bronx
26.9 mi
00h 40m
To Blue Point
27 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Blue Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Blue Point.

  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

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    32 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    2772 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunrise Service Road South

    699 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Service Road South

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 97 South: Blue Point

    1675 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nicolls Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    1520 ft · 35 sec · Montauk Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Blue Point Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Point Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Point Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
32 mi · 59%
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.82 mi · 15%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Nicolls Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

32 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 40m from The Bronx
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Blue Point?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from The Bronx and 27 miles from Blue Point.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around The Bronx is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Blue Point. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71.01 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
Blue Point

#2 Blue Point

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,773
Coordinates40.7439900, -73.0345500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Blue Point (-73.03455, 40.74399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.24 $18.47
Diesel $4.69 $8.92 $17.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Blue Point. The current time is 00:20:30.

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.