How far is White Plains, NY from Yorktown, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Yorktown, NY is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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.
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 Yorktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Yorktown.
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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
16.6 mi · 23 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, NY 35: Yorktown Heights
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Crompond Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Crompond Road
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Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road
145 m · 10 sec · Old Yorktown Road
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Turn right onto Locksley Road
19 m · 3 sec · Locksley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locksley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Yorktown.
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
16.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Yorktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Yorktown?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.3 miles from White Plains and 10.3 miles from Yorktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Yorktown.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
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 Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 18.23 mi (29.34 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 Yorktown
Town in New York
| Population | 35,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2956500, -73.8081900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorktown (-73.80819, 41.29565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
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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