Origin
Southold, NY
Evening in Southold on Monday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southold, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 96.5 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middle Road, Sound Avenue, Northville Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.71 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
48.2 miles from Southold, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 96.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middle 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sound Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northville Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roanoke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Griffing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Drive Spur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on Youngs Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngs Avenue
2
Turn left onto Middle Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Middle Road
3
Continue on Sound Avenue
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Sound Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northville Turnpike
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
138 ft
·
15 sec
·
Roanoke Avenue
6
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
7
Turn left onto Griffing Avenue
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Griffing Avenue
8
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Court Street
9
Continue on Center Drive Spur
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Center Drive Spur
10
Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Nugent Drive
11
Continue on Edwards Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edwards Avenue
12
Turn left onto I 495 West: New York
292 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
13
Continue on I 495 West: New York
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
14
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
55 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
16
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
17
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
19
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
20
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
22
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
23
Continue on New England Thruway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hutchinson Parkway North
25
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway North
26
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
28
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
30
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1 North: New Rochelle
31
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Avenue
33
Continue on North Avenue
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
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 48.2 miles from Southold, NY, or about 55m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Southold, 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 Southold, NY
This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southold, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Southold, NY · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 48.2 miles from Southold, 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
$15.71 one way
$31.42 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$16
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
1h 51m 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 Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY covers 96.5 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middle Road, Sound Avenue, Northville Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 miles from Southold, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.71 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 Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southold, NY to New Rochelle, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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