How far is The Bronx, NY from Shelter Island, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Shelter Island, NY is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.09 mi
02h 42m
Flight
81.13 mi
130.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.13 mi
Kilometers
130.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.09 mi
Kilometers
157.86 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelter Island
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-19T04:50
Arrive Shelter Island
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Holbrook
NY

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From The Bronx
49 mi
01h 21m
To Shelter Island
49.2 mi
01h 21m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Shelter Island.

  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

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient

    150 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Country Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Country Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Country Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Country Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Country Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Country Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northville Turnpike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sound Avenue

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Middle Road

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Middle Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chapel Lane

    2090 ft · 1 min · Chapel Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Front Street

    2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Third Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Third Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Shelter Island North Ferry

    871 ft · 16 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry

  31. 31

    Continue on Shelter Island North Ferry

    53 m · 3 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry

  32. 32

    Continue on North Ferry

    1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry

  33. 33

    Continue on Summerfield Place

    611 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1390 ft · 50 sec · Grand Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Chase Avenue

    156 m · 17 sec · Chase Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ferry Road

  37. 37

    Continue on North Ferry Road

    2561 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ferry Road

    25 m · 5 sec · North Ferry Road

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto North Ferry Road

    11 m · 2 sec · North Ferry Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
58.9 mi · 60%
Middle Road
11.8 mi · 12%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Old Country Road
3.13 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

58.9 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
01h 21m from The Bronx
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Shelter Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Shelter Island?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from The Bronx and 49.2 miles from Shelter Island.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Rain Showers Likely near Shelter Island.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.

RAIL

Bridgeport

42 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

60 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Shelter Island. Straight-line distance: 81.13 mi (130.56 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
Shelter Island

#2 Shelter Island

Town of New York, USA

Population2,408
Coordinates41.0681500, -72.3386900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: Shelter Island (-72.33869, 41.06815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.87
Round trip
$27.74
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.87 $27.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.86 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $4.69 $16.24 $32.48

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 Shelter Island. The current time is 04:50:10.

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.