How far is New Rochelle, NY from Patchogue, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Patchogue, NY is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Rochelle and Patchogue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Patchogue.
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Start on North Avenue
44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
51 m · 11 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Huguenot Street
2633 ft · 54 sec · Huguenot Street
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Continue on Main Street
3270 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
923 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
4.4 mi · 6 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
32 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
2772 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sunrise Service Road South
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Service Road South
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Turn right onto Waverly Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Waverly Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waverly Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Waverly Avenue
1041 ft · 37 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2574 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ocean Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Patchogue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
32 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Mostly Sunny near Patchogue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Patchogue?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from New Rochelle and 29.1 miles from Patchogue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Mostly Sunny near Patchogue.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Patchogue. Straight-line distance: 41.35 mi (66.55 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 Patchogue
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 12,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.7656500, -73.0151100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patchogue (-73.01511, 40.76565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
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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