Origin
Cicero, NY
Afternoon in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
266.1 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Rochelle, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 266.1 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Seymour Street, I 81 South, New York for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133 miles from Cicero, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 266.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Seymour Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cicero, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Seymour Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Mountain Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Seymour Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on Brewerton Road
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
Brewerton Road
2
Turn left onto East Seymour Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Seymour Street
3
Take the exit right toward I 81 South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 81 South
4
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
6
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
7
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
8
Continue straight
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6: Bear Mountain
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
344 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
12
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
13
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
15
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
18
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
19
Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross County Parkway East
20
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
21
Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
22
Turn straight onto Parkway South
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
Parkway South
23
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
24
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Avenue
26
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133 miles from Cicero, NY, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Rochelle, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cicero, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cicero, NY
This is one driving day of about 266.1 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cicero, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133 mi from Cicero, NY · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133 miles from Cicero, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Rochelle, NY
The final approach into New Rochelle, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Rochelle, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.32 one way
$86.64 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $46.94 | $93.89 |
| premium | $4.88 | $51.16 | $102.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.12 | $118.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.25 | $17.03 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Rochelle, NY
Afternoon in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cicero, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 266.1 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Seymour Street, I 81 South, New York. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133 miles from Cicero, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cicero, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cicero, NY to New Rochelle, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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