How far is White Plains, NY from Rockville Centre, NY?

The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Rockville Centre, NY is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.67 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.7 mi
42.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.7 mi
Kilometers
42.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville Centre
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Rockville Centre
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saddle Rock
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From White Plains
17.8 mi
00h 28m
To Rockville Centre
17.8 mi
00h 28m

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
Rockville Centre Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Rockville Centre.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    142 m · 8 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broadway

    2069 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    654 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    760 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mamaroneck Avenue

    1216 ft · 30 sec · Mamaroneck Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Mamaroneck Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Mamaroneck Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Secor Road

    1540 ft · 31 sec · Secor Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont

    135 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Heathcote Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Weaver Street

    2941 ft · 1 min · Weaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    1156 ft · 38 sec · Stratton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard

    159 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson Parkway South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    85 m · 4 sec · Belt Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit right toward Francis Lewis Boulevard

    76 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway

    46 m · 5 sec · Laurelton Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    1697 ft · 1 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    2061 ft · 29 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    641 ft · 38 sec · Morris Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
8.55 mi · 24%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 14%
Sunrise Highway
4.68 mi · 13%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 6%
Old Mamaroneck Road
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 28m from White Plains
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Plains and Mostly Sunny near Rockville Centre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Rockville Centre?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from White Plains and 17.8 miles from Rockville Centre.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Mostly Sunny near Rockville Centre.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 13 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Rockville Centre. Straight-line distance: 26.7 mi (42.97 km).

White Plains

#1 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Rockville Centre

#2 Rockville Centre

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population24,398
Coordinates40.6587100, -73.6412400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: White Plains (-73.76291, 41.03399)
End: Rockville Centre (-73.64124, 40.65871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.28 $12.55
Premium $5.38 $6.78 $13.56
Diesel $6.51 $8.20 $16.40

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 Rockville Centre. The current time is 15:31:05.

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.