How far is Hillsdale, NJ from Rowayton, CT?
The driving distance from Hillsdale, NJ to Rowayton, CT is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Rowayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Rowayton.
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Start on Hillsdale Avenue
1580 ft · 50 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Continue on South Pearl Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Pearl Street
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Turn slight right
1635 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight
134 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
631 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
12.5 mi · 17 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 136: Tokeneke Road, Rowayton
1117 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Tokeneke Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tokeneke Road
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Continue on Cudlipp Street
821 ft · 18 sec · Cudlipp Street
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Continue on Rowayton Avenue
2785 ft · 1 min · Rowayton Avenue
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Turn left onto McKinley Street
2028 ft · 49 sec · McKinley Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Rowayton.
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.
New England Thruway
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 Hillsdale and Mostly Sunny near Rowayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Rowayton?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Hillsdale and 21.7 miles from Rowayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsdale and Mostly Sunny near Rowayton.
Stop Ideas Near White Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Plains.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Rowayton. Straight-line distance: 31.76 mi (51.11 km).
#1 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rowayton
Rowayton is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0639900, -73.4365100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowayton (-73.43651, 41.06399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.06 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
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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