How far is Geneseo, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Geneseo, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.54 mi
05h 19m
Flight
245.04 mi
394.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.04 mi
Kilometers
394.35 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.54 mi
Kilometers
530.34 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Return by in Geneseo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneseo
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 7:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneseo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Windsor
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Geneseo
161.1 mi
02h 39m
To New Rochelle
168.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Geneseo and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Geneseo and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    831 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneseo and New Rochelle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 39%
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 32%
Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 12%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 5%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
US 6
7.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.4 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
02h 39m from Geneseo
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Geneseo 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 Geneseo to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Geneseo and 168.4 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.73 one way or $103.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Geneseo and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

95 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

112 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneseo and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 245.04 mi (394.35 km).

Geneseo

#1 Geneseo

City in Illinois

Population10,450
Coordinates42.7959000, -77.8169500
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.816897, 42.795893)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.02 L · about $51.73
Round trip
$103.46
23.26 gal · 88.04 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $51.73 $103.46
Mid-grade $4.98 $57.94 $115.88
Premium $5.38 $62.59 $125.19
Diesel $6.51 $75.70 $151.40

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 Geneseo and New Rochelle. The current time is 14:24:34.

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.