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Trip from New Rochelle, NY to Greenburgh, NY

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Drive Time

20m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

New Rochelle, NY

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town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Greenburgh, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Rochelle, NY to Greenburgh, NY covers 12.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Lincoln Avenue, Saw Mill River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 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

6.3 miles from New Rochelle, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 12.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Cross County Parkway West
7
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North
7
10.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
7
10.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | Ashford Avenue

Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Rochelle, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.

Cross County Parkway West

3.1 mi in | ~6m

Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

4.1 mi in | ~7m | via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Park Avenue North

4.7 mi in | ~8m

Albany

5.2 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 4.9 mi 6m
Lincoln Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Saw Mill River Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
Cross County Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Cross County Parkway (local lanes) 0.6 mi <1m
North Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Columbus Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Saw Mill River Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 4.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Greenburgh, NY.

1

Start on North Avenue

145 ft · 30 sec · North Avenue
2

Continue on North Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto NY 22

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
11

Merge onto I 87

4.9 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 9A: Ardsley Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road
14

Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashford Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Take the ramp

470 ft · 12 sec
16

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
17

Arrive at destination

Saw Mill River Parkway

Trip Plan

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 6.3 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 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 12.5 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.3 miles or 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenburgh, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Rochelle, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 New Rochelle, NY

This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Rochelle, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 4.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.3 mi from New Rochelle, NY · 11m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

6 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

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from New Rochelle, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenburgh, NY

The final approach into Greenburgh, 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 Greenburgh, 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

$2.06 one way

$4.12 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.22 $4.45
premium $4.92 $2.42 $4.85
diesel $5.61 $2.76 $5.52

Estimated Tolls: $0.24

New York State Thruway (4.9 mi) $0.24

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: 4.4 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 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

New Rochelle, NY

Morning in New Rochelle on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenburgh, NY

Morning in Greenburgh on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Mount Vernon, NY

6 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m 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 New Rochelle, NY to Greenburgh, NY covers 12.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Lincoln Avenue, Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from New Rochelle, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 12.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Rochelle, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.

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