How far is New York City, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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.
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 fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and New Rochelle.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
590 ft · 27 sec · Centre Street
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Turn straight onto Park Row
37 m · 13 sec · Park Row
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Continue on Park Row
133 m · 24 sec · Park Row
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Continue on Frankfort Street
1189 ft · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
16 m · 4 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward FDR Drive North
2611 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7.7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway
2342 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
754 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
1239 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
889 ft · 25 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · North Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and New Rochelle.
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.
FDR Drive
Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
7.68 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New York City and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near New Rochelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from New York City and 11.6 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New York City and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.9 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $4.01 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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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