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

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Bethpage, NY is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.5 mi
00h 50m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.5 mi
Kilometers
53.91 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethpage
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-04-15T07:26
Arrive Bethpage
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
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 New Rochelle
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From New Rochelle
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Bethpage
16.8 mi
00h 25m

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
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue

    44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Avenue

    51 m · 11 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Huguenot Street

    2633 ft · 54 sec · Huguenot Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    44 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    923 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · New England Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Marginal Road

    160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    952 ft · 21 sec · Hicksville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2400 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1592 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

    2154 ft · 45 sec · Stewart Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 40%
New England Thruway
4.41 mi · 13%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 10%
South Broadway
2.46 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 25m from New Rochelle
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New Rochelle and Partly Cloudy near Bethpage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from New Rochelle and 16.8 miles from Bethpage.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Rochelle and Partly Cloudy near Bethpage.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Bethpage. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Bethpage

Census-designated place in New York

Population16,429
Coordinates40.7442700, -73.4820700
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Bethpage (-73.48207, 40.74427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.86 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $4.69 $5.54 $11.08

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 Bethpage. The current time is 07:26:45.

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.