How far is New Rochelle, NY from Dix Hills, NY?

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Dix Hills, NY is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
41.74 mi
01h 01m
Flight
24.45 mi
39.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.45 mi
Kilometers
39.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.18 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dix Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-10-15T19:59
Arrive Dix Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From New Rochelle
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Dix Hills
20.9 mi
00h 30m

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 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Dix Hills.

  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

    Turn left onto Carlls Straight Path

    752 ft · 29 sec · Carlls Straight Path

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    2176 ft · 34 sec · North Service Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 57 sec · Green Briar Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 19 sec · Grey Birch Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grey Birch Court

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
24.2 mi · 58%
New England Thruway
4.41 mi · 11%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Bruckner Expressway
1.35 mi · 3%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 30m from New Rochelle
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Dix Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Dix Hills?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from New Rochelle and 20.9 miles from Dix Hills.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

North Hills
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
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 North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Dix Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Dix Hills

#2 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Dix Hills (-73.33623, 40.80482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.32 $14.65
Premium $5.38 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $6.51 $9.57 $19.14

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 Dix Hills. The current time is 19:59:28.

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.