How far is The Bronx, NY from Roslyn Heights, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Roslyn Heights, NY is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.58 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.21 mi
19.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.21 mi
Kilometers
19.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roslyn Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive Roslyn Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Atlantic Beach
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From The Bronx
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Roslyn Heights
9.3 mi
00h 15m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Roslyn Heights.

  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

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Willis Avenue, Mineola, Roslyn

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    63 m · 8 sec · South Service Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mineola Avenue

    1560 ft · 53 sec · Mineola Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Villa Place

    861 ft · 42 sec · Villa Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
7.11 mi · 38%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 17%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 14%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 11%
White Plains Road
1.03 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

7.11 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Atlantic Beach
00h 15m from The Bronx
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Roslyn Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Roslyn Heights?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from The Bronx and 9.3 miles from Roslyn Heights.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Roslyn Heights.

Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach

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 East Atlantic Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 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 East Atlantic Beach.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Roslyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 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
Roslyn Heights

#2 Roslyn Heights

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

Population6,577
Coordinates40.7887100, -73.6473500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Roslyn Heights (-73.64735, 40.78871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

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 Roslyn Heights. The current time is 08:40:56.

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.