How far is Plainview, NY from New Rochelle, NY?
The driving distance from Plainview, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and New Rochelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and New Rochelle.
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Start on the route
22 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Country Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Country Road
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Take the ramp right toward NY 135 North: Syosset
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 495 West: New York
599 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 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 Plainview 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plainview 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 Plainview to New Rochelle?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 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 Plainview and 17.5 miles from New Rochelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainview and Partly Cloudy near New Rochelle.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 18.92 mi (30.45 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Texas
| Population | 26,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.7764900, -73.4673500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
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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