Origin
Inwood, NY
Morning in Inwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inwood, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inwood, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
This 10.9-mile drive from Inwood, NY, to New Rochelle, NY, is designed for a single day, taking just about 19 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a route with a 23% highway share, primarily using East Lincoln Avenue and the Major Deegan Expressway before transitioning to Broadway. Expect a budget of around $2 for fuel on this journey. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended exploration, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B within New York. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Park Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lincoln Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on US 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto West 230th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 230th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
4
Merge onto I 87
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
476 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 2
Toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lincoln Avenue
12
Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Avenue
14
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Alb...
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway
Merge onto I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
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 2
Toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Yonkers Avenue
Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
New York State Thruway
(0.9 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your course. While only 23% of the journey is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 2.8 miles along East Lincoln Avenue. The route involves a mix of local streets and expressway segments, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent pace. You'll likely feel the change in road type as you progress from more urban local roads to faster-moving expressway sections before returning to more localized streets towards your destination.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on East Lincoln Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 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 Inwood, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Raceway.
Albany
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Raceway
5 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Inwood, NY
Full guide →Arriving in New Rochelle, NY
Full guide →New Rochelle is a city of about 80,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. It is also the home of Iona College.
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 19m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on East Lincoln Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 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.
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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 87 / Major Deegan Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 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.
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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