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

The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to White Plains, NY is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.62 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.17 mi
6.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.17 mi
Kilometers
6.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.66 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Greenburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenburgh
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenburgh
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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Greenburgh
3.1 mi
00h 05m
To White Plains
3.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
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 Greenburgh and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saw Mill River Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford

    995 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1344 ft · 24 sec · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frontage Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Frontage Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East

    884 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1119 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Westchester Expressway
2.59 mi · 39%
Saw Mill River Parkway
1.8 mi · 27%
North Broadway
0.86 mi · 13%
North Central Avenue
0.25 mi · 4%
NY 22
0.21 mi · 3%
NY 119 East
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cross Westchester Expressway

Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

2.59 mi · 00h 04m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 05m from Greenburgh
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenburgh 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 Greenburgh to White Plains?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Greenburgh and 3.5 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

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 Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 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 9.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 4.17 mi (6.71 km).

Greenburgh

#1 Greenburgh

Town

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0328700, -73.8429100
Altitude52
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: SMP (-73.843236, 41.033066)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.05
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.02 $2.05
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.15 $2.29
Premium $5.38 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $6.51 $1.50 $2.99

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 Greenburgh and White Plains. The current time is 15:17:52.

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.