How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from White Plains, NY?
The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to White Plains, NY is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
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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 01h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poughkeepsie and White Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie and White Plains.
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Start on Reservoir Square
15 m · 2 sec · Reservoir Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street
564 ft · 22 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Little Smith Street
83 m · 12 sec · Little Smith Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mill Street
2152 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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Turn straight onto East-West Arterial
642 ft · 9 sec · East-West Arterial
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Continue on Columbus Drive
1174 ft · 18 sec · Columbus Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1082 ft · 25 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit right toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls
603 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
7 m · 1 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls
156 m · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
30.1 mi · 40 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 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 right to continue on Taconic State Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 287, NY 22: Broadway
105 m · 15 sec
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on North Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poughkeepsie and White Plains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 44 West
Merge slight right
30.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Poughkeepsie and Sunny near White Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poughkeepsie to White Plains?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Highland Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Poughkeepsie and 30.9 miles from White Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poughkeepsie and Sunny near White Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Falls.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poughkeepsie and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 46.76 mi (75.26 km).
#1 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
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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