Origin
Lansing, NY
Late night in Lansing on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h
Distance
233.1 mi
375 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
54 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansing, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Lansing, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 233.1 miles and takes about 5h via I 86, I 81, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Most of this route is highway driving, making it a relatively straightforward trip to plan. With a duration under six hours, it's a manageable one-day drive for most people.
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
116.6 miles from Lansing, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| I 81 | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 18.1 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 79 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| US 6 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Slaterville Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 13 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,020 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~94 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 3 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on Dart Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dart Drive
2
Turn right onto Warren Road
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
Warren Road
3
Turn left onto NY 13
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 13
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto NY 366
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dryden Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto CR 161
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Turkey Hill Road
6
Turn left onto Ellis Hollow Creek Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ellis Hollow Creek Road
7
Turn left onto CR 164
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ellis Hollow Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 79
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaterville Road
9
Continue on NY 79
15 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 79
10
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 26
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 South
13
Merge onto I 81
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 81
14
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.
15
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
Exit 130A
Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
16
Enter roundabout
346 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
17
Continue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
18
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
25
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
28
Turn right onto NY 22
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
29
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Avenue
31
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
32
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving Lansing in the morning is your best bet to arrive in New Rochelle with plenty of daylight. You'll only need to plan for one stop, so consider breaking up the 129.9-mile stretch on I 86. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 129.9-mile mark, as services can sometimes be spread out on long highway segments. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so factor that into your budget.
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 116.6 miles from Lansing, NY, or about 2h 30m 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 51 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.6 miles or 2h 30m 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 3m
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 Lansing, 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 Lansing, NY
This is one driving day of about 233.1 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Lansing, 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
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.6 miles from Lansing, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 229.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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NY 366 / Dryden Road
Turn right onto NY 366 / Dryden Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
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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
208.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m 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
227.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m 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
229.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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
$37.88 one way
$75.77 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $41.00 | $82.01 |
| premium | $4.87 | $44.66 | $89.31 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $49.58 | $99.17 |
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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
54 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
HondoGO Charging Station
Garnerville, New York
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Middletown, New York
Blink
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Stony Point, New York
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Binghamton, New York
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 24
Other: 14
Tesla: 5
EV Connect: 4
Blink: 2
Electrify America: 2
EVgo: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
ViaLynk: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.48 | $11.19 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.63 | $14.92 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Late night in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
8 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 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 233.1
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 233.1
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 233.1
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 233.1
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 233.1
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 233.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 83% of your time on major highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway will be 129.9 miles on I 86. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads for the final portion of the drive as you approach New Rochelle. Keep an eye out for the increasing number of exits as you get closer to your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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 4.1 miles in near NY 366 / Dryden Road.
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 26 significant decision points across 233.1 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 4.1 miles (NY 366 / Dryden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 208.9 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 Lansing, 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
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 16m
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via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
193.1 mi in
|
~4h 5m
White Plains
208.9 mi in
|
~4h 24m
New York State Thruway South
208.9 mi in
|
~4h 24m
About the Cities
Arriving in New Rochelle, NY
Full guide →Founded 1899
New Rochelle is a city of about 80,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. It is also the home of Iona College.
Top landmarks
- • Execution Rocks Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
- • New Rochelle station — railway station in New Rochelle, New York
- • Trinity-St. Paul's Episcopal Church — church building in New York, United States of America
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 5h. Total distance: 233.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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 4.1 miles (NY 366 / Dryden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 208.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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