How far is Rowayton, CT from Hillsdale, NJ?
The driving distance from Rowayton, CT to Hillsdale, NJ is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowayton and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowayton and Hillsdale.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
8 m · 5 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto McKinley Street
2029 ft · 46 sec · McKinley Street
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Turn right onto Rowayton Avenue
2785 ft · 60 sec · Rowayton Avenue
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Continue on Cudlipp Street
821 ft · 16 sec · Cudlipp Street
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Continue on Tokeneke Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tokeneke Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
5.8 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W: Nyack
1008 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Polhemus Street
150 m · 25 sec · Polhemus Street
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Turn right onto Route 59
3.8 mi · 6 min · Route 59
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Turn left onto Smith Street
639 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left
744 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Kinderkamack Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kinderkamack Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
731 ft · 14 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Park Street
152 m · 8 sec · Park Street
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Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kinderkamack Road
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Turn right onto Hillsdale Avenue
1580 ft · 43 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowayton and Hillsdale.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 Rowayton and Mostly Sunny near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowayton to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Rowayton and 21.9 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rowayton and Mostly Sunny near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near White Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Plains.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowayton and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 31.76 mi (51.11 km).
#1 Rowayton
Rowayton is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0639900, -73.4365100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-74.04042, 41.0026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.17 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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