How far is White Plains, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet on Long Island, 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 Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Riverhead.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
57.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
1188 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 24 East, CR 94 East: Suffolk County Center, Hampton Bays, Montauk, Riverhead
70 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Edwards Avenue
820 ft · 17 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Continue on Nugent Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Riverhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
57.4 mi · 01h 18m
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 Sunny near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from White Plains and 43.1 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Riverhead.
Stop Ideas Near Melville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 57.99 mi (93.33 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 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverhead (-72.66204, 40.91704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $13.48 | $26.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $15.10 | $30.19 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
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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