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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
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.
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Start on Albany Post Road
22.3 mi · 29 min · Albany Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit straight toward New York City
2442 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
1154 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway South
116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Provost Avenue
1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue
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Continue on Conner Street
843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street
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Turn right onto New England Thruway
2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on South Broadway
156 m · 13 sec · South Broadway
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valhalla.
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wappingers Falls and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.57 km).
#1 Wappingers Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964800, -73.9109700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hicksville
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 41,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -73.5251300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hicksville (-73.52513, 40.76843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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