Origin
White Plains, NY
Afternoon in White Plains on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, NY to Newburgh, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Newburgh, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from White Plains, NY to Newburgh, NY covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 9W, New York State Thruway, NY 303 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on US 9W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 49 miles, with most of the trip on US 9W and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on US 9W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 9W is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 9W and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Orchard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 22 / North Broadway
Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Orchard Street
Turn right onto Orchard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9W | 30.4 mi | 41m |
| New York State Thruway | 7 mi | 9m |
| NY 303 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Orchard Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9W
— 30.4 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Newburgh, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orchard Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto I 287
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 87; I 287
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Palisades Center Drive
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palisades Center Drive
10
Turn left onto NY 303
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 9W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 9W
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 9W
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 9W
14
Continue on US 9W
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Liberty Street
17
Turn right onto 2nd Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
18
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from White Plains, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from White Plains, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newburgh, NY
The final approach into Newburgh, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.07 one way
$16.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
New York State Thruway
(7 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Newburgh, NY
Afternoon in Newburgh on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°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
27 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 7m 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 White Plains, NY to Newburgh, NY covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 9W, New York State Thruway, NY 303. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 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 $8.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Orchard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from White Plains, NY to Newburgh, 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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