How far is Wawarsing, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Wawarsing, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
95.76 mi
01h 46m
Flight
65.72 mi
105.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.76 mi
Kilometers
154.11 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Return by in Wawarsing
Thu, Oct 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wawarsing
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wawarsing
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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Wawarsing
46.7 mi
00h 53m
To New Rochelle
49.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Wawarsing and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wawarsing and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 209

    2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 209

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    10.5 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 209

  4. 4

    Continue on Kingston Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Kingston Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    1.4 km · 1 min · United States Highway 209

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

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

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

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

  19. 19

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

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wawarsing 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
29.6 mi · 31%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 19%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 16%
United States Highway 209
13.9 mi · 15%
US 6
7.06 mi · 7%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
00h 53m from Wawarsing
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wawarsing 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 Wawarsing to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Wawarsing and 49.1 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wawarsing and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harriman, 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 Harriman.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wawarsing and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.76 km).

Wawarsing

#1 Wawarsing

Town in New York

Population12,535
Coordinates41.7589800, -74.3573800
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: US 209 (-74.357326, 41.758936)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.07
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $15.03 $30.07
Mid-grade $4.98 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $5.38 $18.19 $36.38
Diesel $6.51 $22.00 $44.00

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 Wawarsing and New Rochelle. The current time is 17:28:26.

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.