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

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Newburgh, NY is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
57.86 mi
01h 22m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.11 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive Newburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Haverstraw
NY

Town in New York

From New Rochelle
28.9 mi
00h 41m
To Newburgh
29 mi
00h 41m

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
60°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack

    903 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Center Drive

    109 m · 11 sec · Palisades Center Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    87 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    16.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2924 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1262 ft · 37 sec · Liberty Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Mountain Circle
16.6 mi · 29%
New York State Thruway
16.1 mi · 28%
Palisades Center Drive
13.9 mi · 24%
Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 4%
Cross County Parkway
0.81 mi · 1%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bear Mountain Circle

Exit the rotary

16.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverstraw
00h 41m from New Rochelle
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Newburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Haverstraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from New Rochelle and 29 miles from Newburgh.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haverstraw

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

7 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Newburgh. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.53 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Newburgh

City in New York

Population31,524
Coordinates41.5034300, -74.0104200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Newburgh (-74.01042, 41.50343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.15
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.07 $18.15
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $5.38 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $6.51 $13.28 $26.56

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 Newburgh. The current time is 12:31:28.

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.