Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Mel Audelo
The drive from East New York, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 22.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Lots Avenue, Dumont Avenue, Fountain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.4 miles from East New York, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Lots Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dumont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fountain Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Conduit Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nassau Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 678 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Wyck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between East New York, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
Start on Cleveland Street
Turn left onto New Lots Avenue
Continue on Dumont Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Avenue
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
Merge slight left onto South Conduit Avenue
Continue on Nassau Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn left onto North Avenue
Continue on North Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 22.7 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Rochelle, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East New York, 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 East New York, NY
This is one driving day of about 22.7 miles and 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from East New York, NY · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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.
A short stop after about 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from East New York, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in East New York on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in New Rochelle on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Richmond Hill, NY
11 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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