How far is West Bay Shore, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from West Bay Shore, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
46.49 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.13 mi
51.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.49 mi
Kilometers
74.82 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in West Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bay Shore
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive The Bronx
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bay Shore
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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From West Bay Shore
21 mi
00h 33m
To The Bronx
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Bay Shore and The Bronx.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bay Shore and The Bronx.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Drive

    2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on John Street

    1859 ft · 53 sec · John Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on John Street

    101 m · 9 sec · John Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Simon Street

    103 m · 7 sec · Simon Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Simon Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Simon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    844 ft · 20 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    997 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Trolley Line Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Trolley Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

    3016 ft · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

  11. 11

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    965 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    1045 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue

    1073 ft · 41 sec · Rosedale Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bay Shore and The Bronx.

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
17.9 mi · 38%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 11%
Farmingdale Road
3.59 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Union Boulevard
1.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

17.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 33m from West Bay Shore
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bay Shore to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from West Bay Shore and 25.5 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near The Bronx.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bay Shore and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 km).

West Bay Shore

#1 West Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,648
Coordinates40.7087100, -73.2812300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompson Drive (-73.281348, 40.708709)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.94
Diesel $4.69 $7.70 $15.40

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 West Bay Shore and The Bronx. The current time is 01:33:22.

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.