How far is The Bronx, NY from Locust Valley, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Locust Valley, NY is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
24.62 mi
00h 45m
Flight
14.19 mi
22.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.19 mi
Kilometers
22.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.62 mi
Kilometers
39.62 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Locust Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

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
University Gardens
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From The Bronx
12.3 mi
00h 22m
To Locust Valley
12.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Locust Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Locust Valley.

  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

    9 mi · 16 min · Northern Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Cedar Swamp Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    77 m · 6 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pratt Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pratt Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Town Path

    26 m · 2 sec · Town Path

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Town Path

    1809 ft · 48 sec · Town Path

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Walnut Road

    1 km · 2 min · Walnut Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Birch Hill Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Birch Hill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Birch Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Locust Valley.

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
8.98 mi · 36%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 11%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 8%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.92 mi · 8%
Forest Avenue
1.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

8.98 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Gardens
00h 22m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Locust Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Locust Valley?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

University Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from The Bronx and 12.3 miles from Locust Valley.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Locust Valley.

Stop Ideas Near University Gardens

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 University Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 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
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
New York City Marriage Bureau
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

New York City Marriage Bureau

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10007
Rating 4.1/5 150 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 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 University Gardens.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Locust Valley. Straight-line distance: 14.19 mi (22.83 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
Locust Valley

#2 Locust Valley

Census designated place in New York, USA

Population3,406
Coordinates40.8759300, -73.5970700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Locust Valley (-73.59707, 40.87593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.90 $7.80
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $4.69 $4.08 $8.17

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 The Bronx and Locust Valley. The current time is 09:45:00.

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.