How far is Rome, NY from White Plains, NY?
The driving distance from Rome, NY to White Plains, NY is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rome and White Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and White Plains.
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Start on Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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Turn right onto College Street
154 m · 22 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North White Plains
1119 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.4 km · 2 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 Rome 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.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rome 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 Rome to White Plains?
The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Rome and 132.5 miles from White Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.57 one way or $85.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rome and Sunny near White Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Westmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 235.41 mi (378.85 km).
#1 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $42.57 | $85.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $47.68 | $95.36 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $51.51 | $103.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $62.29 | $124.58 |
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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