Origin
Brunswick, NY
Morning in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
146 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Brunswick, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 146 miles and takes about 3h 19m via Taconic State Parkway and I-684, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal fuss, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73 miles from Brunswick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 42.8 mi | 58m |
| I 684 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| NY 9H | 18.8 mi | 26m |
| I 84 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| US 9 | 9 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 150 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Farm to Market Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 42.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on this road
280 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 351
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm to Market Road
3
Continue on NY 351
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Round Top Road
4
Continue on NY 351
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Reichard Lake Road
5
Continue on NY 351
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Reichards Lake Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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NY 43
7
Turn left onto NY 150
6.3 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 150
8
Continue on NY 150
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East Schodack Road
9
Turn left onto Ferndale Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Ferndale Road
10
Turn left onto US 9; US 20
56 ft
·
1 sec
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Columbia Turnpike
11
Turn slight right onto US 9
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
US 9
12
Enter roundabout onto NY 9H
101 ft
·
1 sec
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NY 9H
13
Continue on NY 9H
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NY 9H
14
Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 82
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
43 mi
·
58 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
18
Merge onto I 84
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 84
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 684
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 684
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
22
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New England Thruway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
30
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Huguenot Street
33
Turn left onto North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this route is a manageable 146 miles and takes under 3.5 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and make the most of the drive. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto the Taconic State Parkway, as services can be more spread out on parkways compared to interstates. The $24 fuel estimate suggests a relatively cost-effective journey.
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 73 miles from Brunswick, NY, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 miles.
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 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
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 Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, NY
This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Brunswick, 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.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 42.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Brunswick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 108.1 and 145.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
135.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
139.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward Mamaroneck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
7
141.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
8
145.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.03 one way
$48.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
New England Thruway
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
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
$24
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Morning in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Pleasant Valley, NY
73 mi in
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 146
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 146
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 146
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 146
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 146
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip leans heavily towards highway driving, with 74% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience the Taconic State Parkway for a significant stretch, including a continuous segment of 42.8 miles. This will likely offer a more open-road feel compared to local routes. Following this, you'll transition to I-684, maintaining a highway pace for the majority of your journey. The drive progresses with a consistent focus on efficient travel rather than intricate local scenery.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 108.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 146 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 108.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brunswick, NY to New Rochelle, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
135.5 mi in
|
~3h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Brunswick, NY
Full guide →Founded 1715
Top landmarks
- • Garfield School — school building in Brunswick, New York, USA
- • Little Red Schoolhouse — one-room schoolhouse in Brunswick, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 146 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with New England Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Rochelle, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 108.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at New Rochelle, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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