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

The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Syosset, NY is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
31.76 mi
00h 47m
Flight
15.78 mi
25.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.76 mi
Kilometers
51.11 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syosset
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rochelle
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Syosset
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From New Rochelle
15.8 mi
00h 23m
To Syosset
15.9 mi
00h 23m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue

    44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Avenue

    51 m · 11 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Huguenot Street

    2633 ft · 54 sec · Huguenot Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    44 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    923 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · New England Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Syosset

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · Jackson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
12.4 mi · 39%
New England Thruway
4.41 mi · 14%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 10%
Jericho Turnpike
2.79 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 23m from New Rochelle
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Syosset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from New Rochelle and 15.9 miles from Syosset.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Syosset. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).

New Rochelle

#1 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Syosset

Census designated place in New York State

Population18,829
Coordinates40.8262100, -73.5020700
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rochelle (-73.78235, 40.91149)
End: Syosset (-73.50207, 40.82621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $5.38 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $6.51 $7.29 $14.58

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 Syosset. The current time is 16:44:52.

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.