How far is The Bronx, NY from North Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to North Bay Shore, NY is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
43.12 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.12 mi
Kilometers
69.4 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From The Bronx
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To North Bay Shore
21.6 mi
00h 31m

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
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and North Bay Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and North Bay Shore.

  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

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Heckscher State Parkway

    1.4 km · 56 sec · Heckscher State Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: South Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore

    1049 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spur Drive South

    95 m · 11 sec · Spur Drive South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and North Bay Shore.

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.3 mi · 59%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 12%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 3%
White Plains Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 31m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to North Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from The Bronx and 21.6 miles from North Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and North Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.38 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 North Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population18,944
Coordinates40.7362100, -73.2626200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: North Bay Shore (-73.26262, 40.73621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.19
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.09 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.81 $13.62
Premium $4.86 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.69 $7.13 $14.27

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 North Bay Shore. The current time is 01:28:46.

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.