Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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.
Harrison, NY
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White Plains, NY
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Harrison, NY to White Plains, NY is 6.3 miles and takes about 12 minutes via North Street, Harrison Avenue, and North Westchester Avenue West, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward surface road commute, perfect for when you need to get between these two towns quickly. Given its brevity, it's best suited for a same-day trip, requiring minimal planning and offering a lot of flexibility.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Westchester Avenue West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NY 127 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, NY and White Plains, NY.
Start on Halstead Avenue
Turn right onto NY 127
Continue on NY 127
Continue on NY 127
Turn left onto NY 127
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 127
Turn straight onto North Westchester Avenue West
Continue on NY 22
Turn slight left onto NY 119
Continue on NY 22
Turn left onto NY 119
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 127 / Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 127
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 127
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn slight left onto NY 119 / Hamilton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 119 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.02 one way
$2.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Harrison on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
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.
With only a 2% highway share, expect this 6.3-mile drive to be almost entirely on surface roads. The longest stretch without a significant turn or stop is 3.6 miles on North Street. You'll notice the shift from more open road to more intersections as you progress. This is a local transit route, so be prepared for typical town driving.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 127 / Harrison Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 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 127 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NY 127): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NY 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Founded 1696
Harrison is a town and village in Westchester County, New York.
Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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