How far is New Hyde Park, NY from Wappingers Falls, NY?
The driving distance from New Hyde Park, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hyde Park and Wappingers Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hyde Park and Wappingers Falls.
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Start on Lowell Avenue
34 m · 13 sec · Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakeville Road
1191 ft · 29 sec · Lakeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street
107 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
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Turn left onto Conner Street
1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street
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Continue on Provost Avenue
1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
653 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
1980 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
934 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road
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Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road
22.4 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Albany Post Road
716 ft · 17 sec · Albany Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hyde Park and Wappingers Falls.
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.
Albany Post Road
Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road
22.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 New Hyde Park and Sunny near Wappingers Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hyde Park to Wappingers Falls?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from New Hyde Park and 37 miles from Wappingers Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Hyde Park and Sunny near Wappingers Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Yonkers City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hyde Park and Wappingers Falls. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.58 km).
#1 New Hyde Park
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 9,744 |
| Coordinates | 40.7351000, -73.6879100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wappingers Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964800, -73.9109700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wappingers Falls (-73.91097, 41.59648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
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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