How far is Bedford, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from Bedford, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and New Rochelle.
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Start on Court Road
1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road
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Turn right onto Seminary Road
1824 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road
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Turn right onto Pound Ridge Road
1478 ft · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road
812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Old Post Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto South Bedford Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 684 South
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mamaroneck
1565 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mamaroneck Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1387 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
3.4 mi · 5 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
1659 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Avenue
567 ft · 11 sec · Cross Westchester Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Avenue
59 m · 4 sec · Cross Westchester Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Street
1055 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Huguenot Street
1363 ft · 32 sec · Huguenot Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · North Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and New Rochelle.
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.
I 684 South
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near New Rochelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Bedford and 13 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Purchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 21.48 mi (34.57 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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