How far is West Haverstraw, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from West Haverstraw, NY to White Plains, NY is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.83 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.77 mi
26.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.77 mi
Kilometers
26.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.83 mi
Kilometers
35.14 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in West Haverstraw
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haverstraw
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Haverstraw
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
Nyack
NY

Village in New York

From West Haverstraw
10.9 mi
00h 17m
To White Plains
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
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 West Haverstraw and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Haverstraw and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on South Liberty Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Liberty Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Route 303

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Route 303

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 303 North

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 303 North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1031 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    682 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway

    1238 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1119 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haverstraw 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
7.06 mi · 32%
South Liberty Drive
4.19 mi · 19%
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.09 mi · 19%
State Highway 303 North
3.52 mi · 16%
North Route 303
1.45 mi · 7%
North Broadway
0.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

7.06 mi · 00h 10m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nyack
00h 17m from West Haverstraw
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Haverstraw 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 West Haverstraw to White Plains?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Nyack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from West Haverstraw and 10.9 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Haverstraw and Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Nyack

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Haverstraw and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 16.77 mi (26.99 km).

West Haverstraw

#1 West Haverstraw

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population10,167
Coordinates41.2095400, -73.9854200
Altitude33
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: South Liberty Dr (-73.985506, 41.209531)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.85
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.42 $6.85
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.84 $7.67
Premium $5.38 $4.14 $8.29
Diesel $6.51 $5.01 $10.02

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 West Haverstraw and White Plains. The current time is 17:24:13.

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.