How far is The Bronx, NY from North Wantagh, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to North Wantagh, NY is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and North Wantagh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and North Wantagh.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
50 m · 16 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Westchester Avenue
111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle
126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
714 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1.1 km · 57 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South: Bellmore
715 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Newbridge Road
795 ft · 18 sec · Newbridge Road
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Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and North Wantagh.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to North Wantagh?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from The Bronx and 14.2 miles from North Wantagh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and North Wantagh. Straight-line distance: 21.66 mi (34.86 km).
#1 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Wantagh
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 11,960 |
| Coordinates | 40.6934300, -73.5076300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wantagh (-73.50763, 40.69343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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