How far is White Plains, NY from Ossining, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Ossining, NY is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Ossining.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Ossining.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Continue on North Broadway
2943 ft · 52 sec · North Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
2756 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Turn straight onto Taconic State Parkway North
99 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chappaqua Road
144 m · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road
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Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Avenue
1702 ft · 51 sec · Croton Avenue
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Continue on Upper Croton Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Upper Croton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Ossining.
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.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
4.61 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving White Plains and Sunny near Ossining.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Ossining?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from White Plains and 6 miles from Ossining.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Ossining.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Ossining. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.54 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 Ossining
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 37,551 |
| Coordinates | 41.1628700, -73.8615200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossining (-73.86152, 41.16287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
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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