How far is Wappingers Falls, NY from Hicksville, NY?

The driving distance from Wappingers Falls, NY to Hicksville, NY is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.3 mi
02h 00m
Flight
60.63 mi
97.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.3 mi
Kilometers
134.06 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hicksville
Wed, Jun 10, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Wappingers Falls
Wed, Jun 10, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wappingers Falls
2026-06-10T01:54
Arrive Hicksville
Wed, Jun 10, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wappingers Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valhalla
NY

Town in New York

From Wappingers Falls
41.6 mi
01h 00m
To Hicksville
41.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wappingers Falls Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wappingers Falls and Hicksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wappingers Falls and Hicksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Post Road

    22.3 mi · 29 min · Albany Post Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  11. 11

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

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Marginal Road

    160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Broadway

    156 m · 13 sec · South Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wappingers Falls and Hicksville.

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
22.3 mi · 27%
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 18%
Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 16%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 15%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
North Columbus Avenue
2.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Start on Albany Post Road

22.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valhalla
01h 00m from Wappingers Falls
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wappingers Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Hicksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wappingers Falls to Hicksville?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Valhalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Wappingers Falls and 41.6 miles from Hicksville.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wappingers Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Hicksville.

Stop Ideas Near Valhalla

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 Valhalla and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 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 11.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Valhalla
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Valhalla
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 Valhalla.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

20 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wappingers Falls and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.57 km).

Wappingers Falls

#1 Wappingers Falls

Village in New York

Population5,509
Coordinates41.5964800, -73.9109700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Hicksville

#2 Hicksville

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population41,547
Coordinates40.7684300, -73.5251300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Wappingers Falls (-73.91097, 41.59648)
End: Hicksville (-73.52513, 40.76843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.57
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.79 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.17 $26.35
Premium $4.86 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $4.69 $13.80 $27.60

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Wappingers Falls and Hicksville. The current time is 01:54:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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