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

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Middletown, NY is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
66.26 mi
01h 29m
Flight
49.73 mi
80.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.26 mi
Kilometers
106.63 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Thiells
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From New Rochelle
33.1 mi
00h 44m
To Middletown
33.2 mi
00h 44m

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
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.4 mi · 24 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17M: Middletown, Port Jervis

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    2053 ft · 35 sec · Fulton Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Harding Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Harding Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    863 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
19.5 mi · 29%
New York State Thruway
17.9 mi · 27%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 23%
US 6
6.93 mi · 10%
Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 3%
Cross County Parkway
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

19.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiells
00h 44m from New Rochelle
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Thiells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from New Rochelle and 33.2 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thiells

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

11 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 49.73 mi (80.04 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Middletown (-74.42293, 41.44593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.98 $11.66 $23.32
Premium $5.38 $12.59 $25.19
Diesel $6.51 $15.23 $30.46

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 Middletown. The current time is 15:30:06.

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.