How far is Malta, NY from White Plains, NY?
The driving distance from Malta, NY to White Plains, NY is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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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 02h 40m.
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.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and White Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and White Plains.
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Start on the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
1293 ft · 33 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
36 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
608 ft · 16 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
39 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North White Plains
1119 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malta and White Plains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Malta 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 Malta to White Plains?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Malta and 74.9 miles from White Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malta and Sunny near White Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 133.86 mi (215.42 km).
#1 Malta
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,476 |
| Coordinates | 42.9711900, -73.7926200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.76 | $59.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
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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