Origin
Penfield, NY
Evening in Penfield on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penfield, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
336.6 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
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6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
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 Penfield, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 336.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Five Mile Line Road, Whitney Road, East Linden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.80 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
168.3 miles from Penfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 336.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Five Mile Line Road 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 5h 32m 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 Penfield, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Five Mile Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitney Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Linden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluff Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsh Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmyra Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 490 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Five Mile Line Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penfield, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on Penfield Road
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Penfield Road
2
Turn left onto Five Mile Line Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Five Mile Line Road
3
Continue on Whitney Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Whitney Road
4
Turn right onto East Linden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Linden Avenue
5
Turn left onto Bluff Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bluff Drive
6
Continue on North Lincoln Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lincoln Road
7
Continue on Marsh Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marsh Road
8
Turn left onto Palmyra Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Palmyra Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 490 East, I 90: Victor
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 490 East, I 90: Victor
10
Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
14
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
15
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
16
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
18
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
19
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
20
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
21
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
22
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
23
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
24
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
25
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
27
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
28
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
29
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
30
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
32
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
33
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6: Bear Mountain
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
344 ft
·
5 sec
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Long Mountain Circle
36
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
37
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38
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
39
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
40
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
41
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
42
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
43
Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross County Parkway East
44
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
45
Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
46
Turn straight onto Parkway South
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
Parkway South
47
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
48
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
49
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Avenue
50
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
51
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 168.3 miles from Penfield, NY, or about 2h 46m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.3 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Penfield, 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 Penfield, NY
This is one driving day of about 336.6 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penfield, 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 168.3 mi from Penfield, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 168.3 miles from Penfield, 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
$54.80 one way
$109.59 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $59.38 | $118.76 |
| premium | $4.88 | $64.71 | $129.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.78 | $149.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101 | 1 | $35.34 | $16.16 |
| Efficient EV | 84.2 | 0 | $29.45 | $13.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.6 | 1 | $47.12 | $21.54 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
168 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
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
5h 32m 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 Penfield, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 336.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Five Mile Line Road, Whitney Road, East Linden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.3 miles from Penfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.80 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 5h 32m 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 Penfield, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Penfield, NY to New Rochelle, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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