How far is Van Buren, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.44 mi
04h 22m
Flight
199.69 mi
321.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.69 mi
Kilometers
321.37 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.44 mi
Kilometers
427.19 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Van Buren
Fri, Oct 16, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-10-15T18:33
Arrive New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Van Buren
131 mi
02h 11m
To New Rochelle
134.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on Peck Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    1527 ft · 35 sec · Jones Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 690 East

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and New Rochelle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 49%
I 81 South
76.3 mi · 29%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 7%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 6%
I 690 East
8.73 mi · 3%
US 6
7.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
199.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 11m from Van Buren
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Van Buren and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Van Buren and 134.5 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Van Buren and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hancock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 199.69 mi (321.37 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

Town in New York, United States

Population13,332
Coordinates43.1136800, -76.3021500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Peck Road (-76.301661, 43.113604)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.46 L · about $41.68
Round trip
$83.36
18.74 gal · 70.92 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $41.68 $83.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $5.38 $50.43 $100.86
Diesel $6.51 $60.99 $121.98

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 Van Buren and New Rochelle. The current time is 18:33:11.

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.