How far is Sleepy Hollow, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, NY to White Plains, NY is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.12 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.13 mi
9.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.13 mi
Kilometers
9.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.12 mi
Kilometers
13.06 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Sleepy Hollow
4 mi
00h 08m
To White Plains
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sleepy Hollow and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North White Plains

    1119 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Hollow and White Plains.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.09 mi · 50%
North Broadway
2.88 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
0.91 mi · 11%
NY 22
0.21 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Cross Westchester Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

4.09 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 08m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to White Plains?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 4.1 miles from White Plains.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sleepy Hollow and Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 6.13 mi (9.86 km).

Sleepy Hollow

#1 Sleepy Hollow

Village in New York

Population10,055
Coordinates41.0856500, -73.8584700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway (-73.858507, 41.085658)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.58
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.29 $2.58
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.44 $2.89
Premium $5.38 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $6.51 $1.89 $3.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and White Plains. The current time is 15:30:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.