How far is Gates, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Gates, NY to White Plains, NY is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.17 mi
02h 57m
Flight
142.3 mi
229.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.3 mi
Kilometers
229.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.17 mi
Kilometers
275.47 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Gates
Thu, Oct 15, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gates
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gates
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Gates
89.2 mi
01h 28m
To White Plains
82 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gates and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gates and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on Burgoyne Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road

    1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 29

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 29

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henning Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    828 ft · 24 sec · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2401 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North White Plains

    1119 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gates and White Plains.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 69%
Adirondack Northway
27.8 mi · 16%
New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 11%
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.09 mi · 2%
Route 29
4 mi · 2%
Burgoyne Road
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 28m from Gates
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gates and Sunny near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gates to White Plains?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Gates and 82 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gates and Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gates and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 142.3 mi (229.01 km).

Gates

#1 Gates

Town in New York, United States

Population28,259
Coordinates43.0914600, -73.6381700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Burgoyne Road (-73.63818, 43.091567)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.86 L · about $26.87
Round trip
$53.73
12.08 gal · 45.72 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $26.87 $53.73
Mid-grade $4.98 $30.09 $60.18
Premium $5.38 $32.51 $65.01
Diesel $6.51 $39.31 $78.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gates and White Plains. The current time is 16:22:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.