How far is New Rochelle, NY from Ossining, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Ossining, NY is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Rochelle and Ossining.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Ossining.
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Start on North Avenue
44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
2724 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
653 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
1980 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chappaqua Road
144 m · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road
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Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Avenue
1702 ft · 51 sec · Croton Avenue
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Continue on Upper Croton Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Upper Croton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Ossining.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Ossining.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Ossining?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from New Rochelle and 11.8 miles from Ossining.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near Ossining.
Stop Ideas Near Greenburgh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenburgh.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Ossining. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).
#1 New Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ossining
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 37,551 |
| Coordinates | 41.1628700, -73.8615200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossining (-73.86152, 41.16287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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