How far is The Bronx, NY from Riverhead, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
72.89 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.08 mi
101.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.08 mi
Kilometers
101.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.89 mi
Kilometers
117.31 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverhead
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Riverhead
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From The Bronx
36.4 mi
00h 52m
To Riverhead
36.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
Riverhead Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Riverhead.

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton

    1188 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 24 East, CR 94 East: Suffolk County Center, Hampton Bays, Montauk, Riverhead

    70 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Edwards Avenue

    820 ft · 17 sec · Edwards Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Nugent Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Nugent Drive

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue

    104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
57.4 mi · 79%
Nugent Drive
4.12 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
White Plains Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

57.4 mi · 01h 18m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 52m from The Bronx
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Chance Rain Showers near Riverhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Riverhead?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from The Bronx and 36.5 miles from Riverhead.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Chance Rain Showers near Riverhead.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 63.08 mi (101.52 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
Riverhead

#2 Riverhead

Town in New York

Population33,434
Coordinates40.9170400, -72.6620400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Riverhead (-72.66204, 40.91704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and Riverhead. The current time is 22:24:54.

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.