How far is The Bronx, NY from Shirley, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Shirley, NY is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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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 01h 29m.
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.
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Shirley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Shirley.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto Aletta Place
78 m · 10 sec · Aletta Place
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Turn right
113 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Floyd Parkway
116 m · 9 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Floyd Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Shirley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shirley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Shirley?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from The Bronx and 30.6 miles from Shirley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shirley.
Stop Ideas Near Melville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Shirley. Straight-line distance: 52.33 mi (84.21 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 Shirley
Census-designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 27,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014900, -72.8676000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shirley (-72.8676, 40.80149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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