How far is Auburn, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Auburn, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.63 mi
04h 30m
Flight
199.89 mi
321.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.89 mi
Kilometers
321.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.63 mi
Kilometers
417.83 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Fri, Jun 26, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Jun 27, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-26T17:47
Arrive New Rochelle
Fri, Jun 26, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Auburn
128.6 mi
02h 15m
To New Rochelle
131 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Jun 26 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Jun 26 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    6 m · 3 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  7. 7

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and New Rochelle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 50%
I 81 South
45.7 mi · 18%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 7%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 6%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 4%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 15m from Auburn
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Auburn and 131 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.72 one way or $73.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hancock, 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 Hancock.

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 199.89 mi (321.69 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Cayuga County, New York

Population25,915
Coordinates42.9317300, -76.5660500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-76.566128, 42.931726)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.68 L · about $36.72
Round trip
$73.44
18.32 gal · 69.36 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.72 $73.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.05 $82.09
Premium $4.86 $44.53 $89.05
Diesel $4.69 $43.00 $85.99

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 · Jun 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and New Rochelle. The current time is 17:47:06.

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.