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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.03 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.48 mi
34.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.48 mi
Kilometers
34.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.03 mi
Kilometers
41.89 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Fri, May 1, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Fri, May 1, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-01T09:20
Arrive New Rochelle
Fri, May 1, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Purchase
NY

Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York

From Bedford
13 mi
00h 17m
To New Rochelle
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Road

    1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminary Road

    1824 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pound Ridge Road

    1478 ft · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road

    812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Bedford Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 684 South

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mamaroneck

    1565 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mamaroneck Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1387 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle

    1659 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Avenue

    567 ft · 11 sec · Cross Westchester Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Avenue

    59 m · 4 sec · Cross Westchester Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1055 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Huguenot Street

    1363 ft · 32 sec · Huguenot Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    17 m · 6 sec · North Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 South
11.7 mi · 45%
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.2 mi · 16%
New England Thruway
3.42 mi · 13%
South Bedford Road
1.74 mi · 7%
Mamaroneck Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
Old Post Road
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purchase
00h 17m from Bedford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Purchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Purchase
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 21.48 mi (34.57 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Road (-73.643709, 41.204234)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and New Rochelle. The current time is 09:20:27.

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.