Origin
Cicero, NY
Morning in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, 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
5h 28m
Distance
263.7 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cicero, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
This 266.1-mile journey from Cicero, NY, to New Rochelle, NY, is estimated to take around 4 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost of approximately $43, this route is well within reach for a single day trip. It primarily utilizes local roads and New York state highways, suggesting a more engaging drive than a pure interstate experience. The drive's profile indicates it's a 'Turn-heavy local drive', so be prepared for frequent adjustments. Given the manageable distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stay. The entire trip remains within the Northeast region and the state of New York.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.8 miles from Cicero, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| I 81 | 85.1 mi | 1h 41m |
| New York State Thruway | 18.1 mi | 24m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| US 6 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I-81 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on US 11
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
Brewerton Road
2
Turn left onto NY 31
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Seymour Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 81 South
4
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-81
6
Continue on I 81
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-81
8
Continue on I 81
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
Exit 130A
Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
11
Enter roundabout
346 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
12
Continue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
13
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
20
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
23
Turn right onto NY 22
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
24
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Avenue
26
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 22-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With a total distance of 266.1 miles and a fuel cost around $43, planning one stop for fuel or a quick break should suffice. Since this is a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with no highway component, pay close attention to your GPS or map for upcoming turns and speed limit changes. The flexibility of a shorter, non-highway route means you can adjust your timing easily if needed, perhaps stopping for a brief look at a local point of interest if time allows.
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 131.8 miles from Cicero, NY, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
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 Cicero, 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 Cicero, NY
This is one driving day of about 263.7 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Cicero, 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 I 86 for about 129.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Cicero, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.9 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 260.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 South
7
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New York
8
239.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
8
257.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
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 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
8
260.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.41 one way
$86.81 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.94 | $93.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
New York State Thruway
(18.1 mi)
$0.90
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
$43
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.69 | $12.66 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.92 | $16.88 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 263.7
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 263.7
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 263.7
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 263.7
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 263.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 263.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'Turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 266.1-mile trip, as there is 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a more intricate network of roads, potentially through various towns and communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'Turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience, with an emphasis on local navigation rather than sustained high-speed travel. This type of drive often offers a closer look at the landscapes between your start and end points.
91% 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: 129.9 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 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 21 significant decision points across 263.7 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 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 86.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Cicero, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
New York
86.7 mi in
|
~1h 43m
|
via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
223.7 mi in
|
~4h 33m
White Plains
239.4 mi in
|
~4h 51m
New York State Thruway South
239.4 mi in
|
~4h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 263.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.9 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.90 in tolls one way, starting with New York State 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 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 86.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Rochelle, NY before the return drive.
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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