How far is The Bronx, NY from Lake Success, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Lake Success, NY is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.93 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.51 mi
15.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.93 mi
Kilometers
20.81 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Success
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sat, Apr 18, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-18T02:27
Arrive Lake Success
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Saddle Rock
NY

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

From The Bronx
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Lake Success
6.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Lake Success.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Lake Success.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Little Neck Parkway

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Little Neck Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bates Road

    2745 ft · 1 min · Bates Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Horace Harding Boulevard

    762 ft · 27 sec · Horace Harding Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fox Hunt Lane

    131 m · 26 sec · Fox Hunt Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    11 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Meadow Woods Road

    67 m · 10 sec · Meadow Woods Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Woods Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Lake Success.

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
186 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 20%
Northern Boulevard
2.45 mi · 19%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 16%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 15%
White Plains Road
1.03 mi · 8%
Throgs Neck Expressway
0.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

2.45 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 12m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Lake Success.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Lake Success?

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from The Bronx and 6.5 miles from Lake Success.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near Lake Success.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 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 12.7 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 13.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Lake Success. Straight-line distance: 9.51 mi (15.31 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
Lake Success

#2 Lake Success

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

Population3,132
Coordinates40.7706600, -73.7176300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Lake Success (-73.71763, 40.77066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.69
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.84 $3.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.06 $4.12
Premium $4.86 $2.24 $4.47
Diesel $4.69 $2.16 $4.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Lake Success. The current time is 02:27:25.

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.