How far is White Plains, NY from Peekskill, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Peekskill, NY is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 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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Halfway Point
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Village in 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 Peekskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Peekskill.
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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
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Street, Hudson Avenue
883 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South Street
3074 ft · 2 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Peekskill.
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.
NY 9A
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13.7 mi · 00h 21m
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 Peekskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Peekskill?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 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?
Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from White Plains and 11.2 miles from Peekskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Peekskill.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Peekskill. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.38 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 Peekskill
City in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 24,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.2900900, -73.9204200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peekskill (-73.92042, 41.29009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
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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