How far is Inwood, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from Inwood, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and New Rochelle.
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Start on Broadway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 230th Street
575 ft · 22 sec · West 230th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
1.4 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
145 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
2305 ft · 51 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 46 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
853 ft · 21 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 Inwood and New Rochelle.
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.
East Lincoln Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.76 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Inwood 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 Inwood to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Inwood and 8.7 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Inwood and Sunny near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.17 km).
#1 Inwood
City in New York County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656600, -73.9268000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
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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