Origin
White Plains, NY
Afternoon in White Plains on Monday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
237.5 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
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6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Kirkland, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY covers 237.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, Orchard Street, Cross Westchester Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.66 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
118.7 miles from White Plains, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 237.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broadway 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 4h 44m 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 White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orchard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 790 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Kirkland, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
3
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orchard Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
6
Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
10
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Genesee Street
13
Continue on Genesee Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Genesee Street
14
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Court Street
15
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
16
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
18
Continue on North-South Arterial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
19
Turn left onto Clinton Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
20
Turn right onto Limberlost Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Limberlost Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seneca Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Seneca Turnpike
22
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 118.7 miles from White Plains, NY, or about 2h 22m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.7 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving White Plains, 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 White Plains, NY
This is one driving day of about 237.5 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from White Plains, 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 118.7 mi from White Plains, NY · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 118.7 miles from White Plains, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kirkland, NY
The final approach into Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, 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
$38.66 one way
$77.33 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| premium | $4.88 | $45.66 | $91.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.76 | $105.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.94 | $11.40 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95 | 1 | $33.25 | $15.20 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Kirkland, NY
Afternoon in Kirkland on Monday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
4h 44m 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 White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY covers 237.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway, Orchard Street, Cross Westchester Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.7 miles from White Plains, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.66 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 4h 44m 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 White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from White Plains, NY to Kirkland, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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