How far is Ossining, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from Ossining, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ossining and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossining and New Rochelle.
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Start on Upper Croton Avenue
1558 ft · 50 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
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Continue on Upper Croton Avenue
600 ft · 17 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
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Continue on Croton Avenue
1702 ft · 53 sec · Croton Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasantville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road
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Turn straight onto Chappaqua Road
133 m · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward New York City
2442 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
1154 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway South
116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
853 ft · 21 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 Ossining 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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Ossining and Partly Cloudy near New Rochelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ossining to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Greenburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Ossining and 13.2 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ossining and Partly Cloudy near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Greenburgh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenburgh.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ossining and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).
#1 Ossining
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 37,551 |
| Coordinates | 41.1628700, -73.8615200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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