Origin
White Plains, NY
Morning in White Plains on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Patterson, NY
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The drive from White Plains, NY to Patterson, NY covers 38.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, NY 22, Lake Street East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 52m highway drive covering 38.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and NY 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 24 miles on I 684.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and NY 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Veterans Memorial Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.5 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 311 / State Highway 311
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 24 mi | 28m |
| NY 22 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Lake Street East | 3 mi | 5m |
| Lake Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 311 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Airport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Patterson, NY.
Start on NY 119
Turn left onto NY 22
Turn right onto Lake Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Veterans Memorial Drive
Continue on Lake Street East
Turn left onto Airport Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 684
Continue on I 684
Continue on NY 22
Turn left onto NY 311
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from White Plains, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from White Plains, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Patterson, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in White Plains on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Patterson on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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