How far is White Plains, NY from Fallsburg, NY?

The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Fallsburg, NY is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.47 mi
01h 49m
Flight
64.92 mi
104.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.92 mi
Kilometers
104.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.47 mi
Kilometers
139.16 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
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
Chester
NY

Village in Orange County, New York

From White Plains
43.2 mi
00h 54m
To Fallsburg
43.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Fallsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Fallsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    582 ft · 16 sec · Orchard Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    686 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    48.9 mi · 1 hr · Long Mountain Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

    1731 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

    102 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 36 sec · Old Falls Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 27 sec · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Fallsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
49 mi · 57%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17%
New York State Thruway
8.85 mi · 10%
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.44 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.81 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
2.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

48.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 54m from White Plains
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Plains and Sunny near Fallsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Fallsburg?

The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from White Plains and 43.3 miles from Fallsburg.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

37 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

57 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

65 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 64.92 mi (104.48 km).

White Plains

#1 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Fallsburg

#2 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: White Plains (-73.76291, 41.03399)
End: Fallsburg (-74.60127, 41.73204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.98 $15.20 $30.39
Premium $5.38 $16.42 $32.83
Diesel $6.51 $19.85 $39.70

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 White Plains and Fallsburg. The current time is 18:28:31.

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.