How far is Bethpage, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from Bethpage, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethpage and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage and New Rochelle.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
2154 ft · 51 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1848 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1955 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
78 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Hicksville Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · Hicksville Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Continue on North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto North Service Road
117 m · 8 sec · North Service Road
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Continue on North Marginal Road
1 mi · 1 min · North Marginal Road
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Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike
129 m · 7 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
1965 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
1239 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
889 ft · 25 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on 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 Bethpage and New Rochelle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethpage 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 Bethpage to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Bethpage and 19.4 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Bethpage and Sunny near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethpage and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).
#1 Bethpage
Census-designated place in New York
| Population | 16,429 |
| Coordinates | 40.7442700, -73.4820700 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.45 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
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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