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

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Commack, NY is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
44.61 mi
01h 04m
Flight
26 mi
41.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26 mi
Kilometers
41.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.8 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commack
Thu, Oct 15, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive Commack
Thu, Oct 15, 3:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Roslyn Heights
NY

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

From New Rochelle
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To Commack
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 33 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon

    934 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road

  17. 17

    Continue on L I Exwy Service Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · L I Exwy Service Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Commack Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commack Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commack Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
24.2 mi · 54%
New England Thruway
4.41 mi · 10%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
Commack Road
2.7 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

24.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn Heights
00h 32m from New Rochelle
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Commack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from New Rochelle and 22.4 miles from Commack.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near Commack.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights

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 Roslyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Roslyn Heights
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Commack. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.85 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Commack

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population36,124
Coordinates40.8428800, -73.2928900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Commack (-73.29289, 40.84288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.97
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.98 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $5.38 $8.45 $16.90
Diesel $6.51 $10.22 $20.44

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 New Rochelle and Commack. The current time is 14:25:24.

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.