Origin
Rye, NY
Morning in Rye on Friday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, 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
12m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 7.4 miles and takes about 12 minutes via Boston Post Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it more of a navigational exercise than a cruising experience. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop between locations or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is defined by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of highway cruising here; instead, anticipate navigating through local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.2 miles on Boston Post Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns are likely. This drive will feel like moving through a familiar town, with traffic lights and intersections being key features along the way.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boston Post Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Huguenot Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Post Road
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on US 1
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Boston Post Road
2
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Huguenot Street
4
Turn left onto North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in New Rochelle on Friday
Local time
10:42 AM
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
13 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
12m 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 Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 7.4 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boston Post Road, East Main Street, Huguenot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Rye, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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.
The drive from Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rye, NY to New Rochelle, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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