How far is White Plains, NY from Great Neck, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Great Neck, NY is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Great Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Great Neck.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
142 m · 8 sec · North Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway
2069 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway
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Turn left onto South Broadway
654 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
760 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1216 ft · 30 sec · Mamaroneck Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Mamaroneck Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Mamaroneck Road
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Continue on Secor Road
1540 ft · 31 sec · Secor Road
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Keep slight right to continue on New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
135 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
1 mi · 2 min · Heathcote Bypass
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Turn straight onto Weaver Street
2941 ft · 1 min · Weaver Street
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Turn right onto Stratton Road
1156 ft · 38 sec · Stratton Road
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Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
159 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson Parkway South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1265 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1861 ft · 32 sec · 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
2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
1133 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Neck Road
9 m · 3 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
2455 ft · 56 sec · Great Neck Road
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Continue on Great Neck Road
2867 ft · 1 min · Great Neck Road
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Neck Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middle Neck Road
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Turn right onto Baker Hill Road
1563 ft · 1 min · Baker Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baker Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Great Neck.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.89 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving White Plains and Mostly Sunny near Great Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Great Neck?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from White Plains and 13.7 miles from Great Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Mostly Sunny near Great Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Great Neck. Straight-line distance: 16.22 mi (26.11 km).
#1 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Great Neck
Region in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,162 |
| Coordinates | 40.8006600, -73.7284600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Neck (-73.72846, 40.80066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.45 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
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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