Origin
Lindenhurst, NY
Evening in Lindenhurst on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lindenhurst, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenhurst, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
This 40.8-mile drive from Lindenhurst, NY, to New Rochelle, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour. Primarily utilizing the Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Throgs Neck Expressway, this route is focused on efficient highway travel. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll experience a highway-centric journey, making it ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 40.8-mile journey, with 68% of the route on expressways and parkways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its reliance on major arteries like the Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Throgs Neck Expressway, providing a predominantly fast-paced experience for the majority of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 27 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
35.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
8
36 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lindenhurst, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Huntington, Southern Parkway West, New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand - among others.
Huntington
3.1 mi in
|
~4m
Southern Parkway West
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
New York
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Cross Island Parkway North
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
Hempstead Avenue West
23.1 mi in
|
~31m
Grandstand
23.3 mi in
|
~31m
Hutchinson Parkway North
35.9 mi in
|
~50m
Hutchinson River Parkway North
36 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Sunrise Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New England Thruway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on South Wellwood Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wellwood Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
3
Merge onto NY 27
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Highway
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Huntington
5
Turn straight onto NY 110
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Southern Parkway West, New York
7
Merge onto SO
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
10
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
13
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
15
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
16
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
18
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
19
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
21
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
24
Continue on I 95
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
25
Take the exit
430 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Merge onto HR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
300 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
33
Turn left onto North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Avenue
34
Continue on North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Lindenhurst, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Lindenhurst, 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
$6.72 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.64
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
5:04 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
14 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
59m 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 Lindenhurst, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 40.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Throgs Neck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 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 is a short but busy drive. With 27 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lindenhurst, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Huntington, Southern Parkway West, New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand - among others.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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