Origin
Somers, NY
Evening in Somers on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, 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
44m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Somers, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 32.2 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip within New York's Northeast region. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, making it a quick and efficient journey. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, as it’s designed for swift transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on major roads like I 684 and the New England Thruway. You'll experience stretches of consistent highway driving, including a significant 18.7-mile segment on I 684 without needing to exit. The Hutchinson River Parkway offers a slightly different, parkway-style feel as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth, albeit sometimes busy, travel experience on these well-maintained routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and New England Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 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 15 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
21.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Mamaroneck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Cross Westchester Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somers, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward New York City, White Plains, Mamaroneck and Connecticut.
New York City
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
White Plains
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Mamaroneck
25.8 mi in
|
~33m
Connecticut
27.2 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| New England Thruway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Goldens Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mamaroneck Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Somerstown Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Waccabuc Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Huguenot Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on US 202
130 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 202
2
Continue on NY 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerstown Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
4
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Green Street
5
Continue on NY 138
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward New York City, White Plains
7
Merge onto I 684
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 684
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New England Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Huguenot Street
20
Turn left onto North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
New England Thruway
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
7:51 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
2 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
44m 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 Somers, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 32.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, New England Thruway, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Somers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 15 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Somers, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward New York City, White Plains, Mamaroneck and Connecticut.
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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