How far is Kiryas Joel, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Kiryas Joel, NY to White Plains, NY is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
42.58 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.52 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Kiryas Joel
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kiryas Joel
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kiryas Joel
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
Mount Ivy
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Kiryas Joel
21.2 mi
00h 25m
To White Plains
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 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 Kiryas Joel and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kiryas Joel and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hayes Court

    97 m · 20 sec · Hayes Court

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    122 m · 11 sec · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Schunnemunk Road

    2183 ft · 1 min · Schunnemunk Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schunnemunk Street

    1117 ft · 37 sec · Schunnemunk Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    662 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1119 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kiryas Joel 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
9.25 mi · 22%
US 6
7.06 mi · 17%
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.09 mi · 10%
US 6 East
2.88 mi · 7%
North Broadway
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15.1 mi · 00h 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ivy
00h 25m from Kiryas Joel
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel to White Plains?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Mount Ivy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Kiryas Joel and 21.4 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ivy

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

37 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kiryas Joel and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.19 km).

Kiryas Joel

#1 Kiryas Joel

Town

Population28,953
Coordinates41.3420400, -74.1679200
Altitude209
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: (-74.167682, 41.342189)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.47 $14.95
Premium $5.38 $8.07 $16.15
Diesel $6.51 $9.76 $19.53

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 Kiryas Joel and White Plains. The current time is 15:21:46.

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.