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

The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.46 mi
04h 44m
Flight
163.86 mi
263.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.86 mi
Kilometers
263.7 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.46 mi
Kilometers
382.15 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in White Plains
Fri, Oct 16, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Kirkland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stuyvesant
NY

Town in New York

From White Plains
118.6 mi
02h 22m
To Kirkland
118.9 mi
02h 22m

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
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2032 ft · 54 sec · Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1844 ft · 57 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    614 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    844 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North-South Arterial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North-South Arterial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Limberlost Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Limberlost Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seneca Turnpike

    1959 ft · 39 sec · Seneca Turnpike

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
221 mi · 93%
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.44 mi · 2%
North-South Arterial Highway
3.62 mi · 2%
Clinton Road
2 mi · 1%
Limberlost Road
1.67 mi · 1%
I 790
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuyvesant
02h 22m from White Plains
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Plains and Sunny near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from White Plains and 118.9 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.27 one way or $74.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

28 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

49 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 163.86 mi (263.7 km).

White Plains

#1 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Kirkland

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States

Population10,027
Coordinates43.0778500, -75.3832300
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: White Plains (-73.76291, 41.03399)
End: Kirkland (-75.38323, 43.07785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $37.27
Round trip
$74.55
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $37.27 $74.55
Mid-grade $4.98 $41.75 $83.50
Premium $5.38 $45.10 $90.20
Diesel $6.51 $54.55 $109.09

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 Kirkland. The current time is 15:30:55.

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.