Origin
Carmel, NY
Morning in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, 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
58m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carmel, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New Rochelle, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Carmel to New Rochelle, you are looking at a 40.7-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in under an hour without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your transit within the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a straightforward connection between these two New York locations. Keep in mind that this is a direct, turn-heavy drive, so it is best approached as a practical transit rather than a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Stoneleigh Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| New England Thruway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Mamaroneck Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Brewster Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Croton Falls Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gleneida Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on this road
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 52
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 52
3
Continue on NY 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleneida Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brewster Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 35
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Stoneleigh Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
512 ft
·
15 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
7
Turn left onto Croton Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Croton Falls Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto NY 22
476 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft
·
12 sec
·
Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York City
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New England Thruway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Huguenot Street
26
Turn left onto North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Carmel, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
9
30.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
34.3 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
36 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$6.68 one way
$13.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 to 12 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
16 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Highway 52, Gleneida Avenue, and Brewster Road, which keeps you off the major expressways for the entirety of the 40.7-mile trip. Because you are sticking to local thoroughfares, you should be prepared for constant adjustments and frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. The character of the drive is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific roads. This is a hands-on driving experience where the lack of highway miles keeps your speed lower and your focus strictly on the navigation.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Stoneleigh Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 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.
Between Carmel, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City, Mamaroneck and Connecticut.
White Plains
7.2 mi in
|
~14m
New York City
7.2 mi in
|
~14m
Mamaroneck
34.3 mi in
|
~47m
Connecticut
35.7 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Starting in Carmel, NY
Full guide →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 58m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on I 684. 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Rochelle, NY before heading back.
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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