How far is The Bronx, NY from Whitestone, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Whitestone, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Whitestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Whitestone.
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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
2294 ft · 39 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
1129 ft · 20 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Cross Island Parkway South
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 14th Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard
589 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto 149th Street
2379 ft · 2 min · 149th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 149th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Whitestone.
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.
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving The Bronx and Sunny near Whitestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Whitestone?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from The Bronx and 3.2 miles from Whitestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around The Bronx and Sunny near Whitestone.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
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 Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Whitestone. Straight-line distance: 4.57 mi (7.35 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 Whitestone
Situated in the northeastern section of Queens County, within New York City, this residential neighborhood lies along the northern shore of Long Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7945500, -73.8184700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitestone (-73.81847, 40.79455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.27 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
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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