How far is New Rochelle, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
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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 Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Poughkeepsie.
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Start on North Avenue
44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · North Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Hutchinson Parkway North
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21: Noxon, Lagraneville
1305 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Noxon Road
2104 ft · 44 sec · Noxon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noxon Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Noxon Road
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Haight Avenue
3054 ft · 56 sec · Haight Avenue
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Continue on East-West Arterial
2448 ft · 35 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Maple Street
2578 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on East-West Arterial
1047 ft · 17 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Winnikee Avenue
922 ft · 18 sec · Winnikee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
750 ft · 30 sec · North Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
639 ft · 17 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Poughkeepsie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from New Rochelle and 35.9 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Rochelle and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Brewster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 54.98 mi (88.48 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 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
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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