Origin
Inwood, NY
Evening in Inwood on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inwood, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inwood, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
This 10.9-mile drive from Inwood, NY, to New Rochelle, NY, is designed for a single day, taking just about 19 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a route with a 23% highway share, primarily using East Lincoln Avenue and the Major Deegan Expressway before transitioning to Broadway. Expect a budget of around $2 for fuel on this journey. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended exploration, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B within New York. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.5 miles from Inwood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your course. While only 23% of the journey is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 2.8 miles along East Lincoln Avenue. The route involves a mix of local streets and expressway segments, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent pace. You'll likely feel the change in road type as you progress from more urban local roads to faster-moving expressway sections before returning to more localized streets towards your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lincoln Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Alb...
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway
Merge onto I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Yonkers Avenue
Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Inwood, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Raceway.
Albany
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Raceway
5 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Park Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lincoln Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on US 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto West 230th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 230th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
4
Merge onto I 87
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
476 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 2
Toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lincoln Avenue
12
Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Avenue
14
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Trip Plan
With a travel time of only 19 minutes, this route offers significant flexibility for departure. You won't need to worry about extensive stop planning, and the estimated fuel cost of $2 means you can likely start with a full tank. Pay close attention to local traffic patterns, especially when transitioning between East Lincoln Avenue and the Major Deegan Expressway, as this is where navigation might require more focus. Since the drive is so short, you have the advantage of choosing the time that best suits your schedule without needing to break it up.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Inwood, NY, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 miles.
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 10.9 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Rochelle, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Inwood, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Inwood, NY
This is one driving day of about 10.9 miles and 19m.
At 10.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on East Lincoln Avenue for about 2.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Inwood, NY · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Inwood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Rochelle, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Rochelle, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
New York State Thruway
(0.9 mi)
$0.04
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
New Rochelle, NY
Evening in New Rochelle on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Inwood, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 10.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lincoln Avenue, Major Deegan Expressway, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Inwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Inwood, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Raceway.
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