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Rye, NY Road Trips

Rye, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 39 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Rye, NY spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

379.9 mi

Tonawanda, NY

Quickest Drive

12m

New Rochelle, NY

Plan Around Rye, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Rye, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Rye, NY

Driving from Rye, NY

Expect an average of 39 miles and about 56m behind the wheel when leaving Rye, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 159 miles (3h 10m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Rye, NY are Schenectady, NY (159 mi, 3h 10m), Brooklyn, NY (33 mi, 54m), New York City, NY (31.1 mi, 53m), Queens, NY (27.4 mi, 45m), and Jamaica, NY (26.2 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 39-mile trip from Rye, NY, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Rye, NY and 1 routes heading into Rye, NY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 159 miles.

The longest mapped route from Rye, NY covers 159 miles and takes approximately 3h 10m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Rye, NY runs about 39 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 39-mile trip from Rye, NY costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Rye, NY include Schenectady, NY, Brooklyn, NY, New York City, NY and Queens, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Rye, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

16,410

Median Income

$237,727

Median Home Value

$1,785,400

Median Age

41.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Rye, NY at a Glance

Founded

1660

Area

20 mi²

Notable People from Rye, NY

A sampling of people born in Rye, NY.

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

1969

American actor (born 1969)

David Lee

David Lee

1931

physicist and Nobel Prize winner from the United States

Nicola Peltz

Nicola Peltz

1995

American actress

Ogden Nash

Ogden Nash

1902–1971

American poet (1902–1971)

Lex Barker

Lex Barker

1919–1963

American actor (1919–1973)

Liz Sheridan

1929–2022

American actress (1929–2022)

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

1971

American actor and film director

Adam Silver

Adam Silver

1962

American businessman and NBA commissioner

Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman

1966

American actress, writer, and producer

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Rye, NY.

Playland

Playland

amusement park in Rye, New York

National Historic Landmark New York State Register of Historic Places listed place
Boston Post Road Historic District

Boston Post Road Historic District

historic district in Rye, New York

National Historic Landmark New York State Register of Historic Places listed place
1838 Peter Augustus Jay House

1838 Peter Augustus Jay House

house in Rye, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places contributing property
Rye African-American Cemetery

Rye African-American Cemetery

historic cemetery in Westchester County, New York

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Rye Meeting House

Rye Meeting House

historic church in New York, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q1379757), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Rye, NY

Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State. Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles. Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.

1 Playland Park (Rye Playland Amusement Park), 1 Playland Parkway, ☏ +1 914-813-7010. Open since 1928. Provides fun rides (including the Dragon Coaster), food vendors, an ice skating rink, mini golf and fireworks on selected Fridays in the summer. Yes, the boardwalk is the very same from the 1980s movie Big. Free concerts and fireworks in season; first come, first served in the picnic and barbecue area. Ride wristband (height >=48 in (1,200 mm)): $25 for Westchester residents, $30 others; junior ride wristband (height <48 in (1,200 mm)): $15 for Westchester residents, $20 for others; non-ride spectator wristbands: free for Westchester residents, $10 for others. (updated Oct 2019)

1 Piazza Pizza, 520 Milton Rd, ☏ +1 914-921-4444, [email protected]. Su–W 10AM–9PM, Th–Sa 10AM–10PM. A very nice little pizza place. They make a great New York-style pizza and good sandwiches/wraps. Friendly staff. (updated Apr 2021)

1 Rye Roadhouse, 12 High St, ☏ +1 914-925-2668, [email protected]. Daily 11:30AM–11PM. Cajun restaurant and bar features live blues year round Friday night, and in the warmer months also on Saturday night.

1 Marriott Courtyard Rye, 631 Midland Ave, ☏ +1 914-921-1110.

Travel tips adapted from Rye (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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