How far is East Massapequa, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from East Massapequa, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Massapequa and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Massapequa and New Rochelle.
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Start on Pinewood Lane
52 m · 10 sec · Pinewood Lane
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Turn right onto Belair Drive
147 m · 24 sec · Belair Drive
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
91 m · 16 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Grover Avenue East
1017 ft · 49 sec · Grover Avenue East
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Turn right onto Morris Lane
76 m · 15 sec · Morris Lane
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Turn right onto Unqua Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Unqua Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
1898 ft · 37 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Babylon Turnpike
65 m · 4 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward M North: Mineola
898 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward SO West: New York
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 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 East Massapequa 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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
8.01 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny leaving East Massapequa 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 East Massapequa to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from East Massapequa and 22.1 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Massapequa and Sunny near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Elmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmont.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Massapequa and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).
#1 East Massapequa
Census designated place
| Population | 19,069 |
| Coordinates | 40.6734300, -73.4365100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
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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