How far is New Rochelle, NY from Wakefield, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Wakefield, NY is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Westchester 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 Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Wakefield.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lincoln Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lincoln Avenue
2569 ft · 51 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1301 ft · 27 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1811 ft · 35 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on White Plains Road
1338 ft · 55 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto East 241st Street
79 m · 11 sec · East 241st Street
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Turn right onto Furman Avenue
2094 ft · 1 min · Furman Avenue
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Turn left onto Nereid Avenue
100 m · 11 sec · Nereid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nereid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Wakefield.
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.
Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.76 mi · 00h 05m
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 Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from New Rochelle and 2.6 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near Wakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 3.78 mi (6.08 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 Wakefield
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 52,201 |
| Coordinates | 40.8978800, -73.8523600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-73.85236, 40.89788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
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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