How far is New Rochelle, NY from Auburn, NY?

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Auburn, NY is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.64 mi
05h 33m
Flight
199.89 mi
321.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.89 mi
Kilometers
321.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.64 mi
Kilometers
411.42 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 1:02 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Wed, Apr 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-04-15T07:29
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 1:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Rochelle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From New Rochelle
127.8 mi
02h 46m
To Auburn
127.9 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Rochelle and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue

    44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Avenue

    2724 ft · 1 min · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

    1512 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    17.9 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  28. 28

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.7 mi · 15 min · East Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Auburn.

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 55%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 15%
New York State Thruway
17.9 mi · 7%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 6%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 4%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

108 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 46m from New Rochelle
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New Rochelle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Auburn?

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from New Rochelle and 127.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Rochelle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 199.89 mi (321.69 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Cayuga County, New York

Population25,915
Coordinates42.9317300, -76.5660500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Auburn (-76.56605, 42.93173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $36.16
Round trip
$72.32
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.16 $72.32
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.42 $80.84
Premium $4.86 $43.85 $87.69
Diesel $4.69 $42.34 $84.68

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Rochelle and Auburn. The current time is 07:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.