How far is The Bronx, NY from Oakwood, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Oakwood, NY is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Oakwood.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 25 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
648 ft · 24 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1260 ft · 56 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn left onto Boston Road
929 ft · 38 sec · Boston Road
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Turn left onto Bronx River Parkway Road
131 m · 17 sec · Bronx River Parkway Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
792 ft · 45 sec · Bronx River Parkway Entrance
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Manhattan
722 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Morrison Avenue
62 m · 8 sec · Morrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Bruckner Boulevard
65 m · 7 sec · Bruckner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway
131 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
1097 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.8 mi · 11 min · Hylan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tysens Lane
27 m · 7 sec · Tysens Lane
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Turn right
543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
750 ft · 30 sec · Hylan Boulevard
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Oakwood.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Heavy Rain leaving The Bronx and Heavy Rain near Oakwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from The Bronx and 15.7 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around The Bronx and Heavy Rain near Oakwood.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.12 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 Oakwood
Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5639900, -74.1159800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood (-74.11598, 40.56399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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