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

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Geneseo, NY is about 323.9 miles (521.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.85 mi
06h 37m
Flight
245.04 mi
394.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.04 mi
Kilometers
394.35 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.85 mi
Kilometers
521.18 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneseo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Fri, Oct 16, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Geneseo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Rochelle
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Windsor
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From New Rochelle
160.8 mi
03h 18m
To Geneseo
163 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Street

    573 ft · 25 sec · South Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    831 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 44%
I 86
100 mi · 31%
Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 12%
New York State Thruway
17.9 mi · 6%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 5%
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.31 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
03h 18m from New Rochelle
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New Rochelle and Mostly Cloudy near Geneseo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.9 miles (521.2 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.8 miles from New Rochelle and 163 miles from Geneseo.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.84 one way or $101.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

95 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Union Station

119 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Geneseo. Straight-line distance: 245.04 mi (394.35 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Geneseo

City in Illinois

Population10,450
Coordinates42.7959000, -77.8169500
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Geneseo (-77.81695, 42.7959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.26 L · about $50.84
Round trip
$101.68
22.86 gal · 86.52 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $50.84 $101.68
Mid-grade $4.98 $56.94 $113.89
Premium $5.38 $61.52 $123.03
Diesel $6.51 $74.40 $148.80

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 Geneseo. The current time is 13:29:48.

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.