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Trip from Lindenhurst, 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

59m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
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.

village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Lindenhurst, NY

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city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

New Rochelle, NY

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Trip Overview

This 40.8-mile drive from Lindenhurst, NY, to New Rochelle, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour. Primarily utilizing the Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Throgs Neck Expressway, this route is focused on efficient highway travel. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll experience a highway-centric journey, making it ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 16.5 mi 20m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
Sunrise Highway 2 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Hutchinson River Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
New England Thruway 1.5 mi 2m
Broadway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 16.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst, NY and New Rochelle, NY.

1

Start on South Wellwood Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Wellwood Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
3

Merge onto NY 27

2.0 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward Huntington
5

Turn straight onto NY 110

1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Southern Parkway West, New York
7

Merge onto SO

17 mi · 20 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
10

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec
Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
13

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
15

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
16

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
18

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street
19

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
21

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
24

Continue on I 95

0.2 mi · 18 sec · New England Thruway
25

Take the exit

430 ft · 14 sec
Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Merge onto HR

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 95 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Merge onto I 95

1.3 mi · 1 min · New England Thruway
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 15 Toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight right at fork

300 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 1 North: New Rochelle Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32

Turn straight onto US 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
33

Turn left onto North Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Avenue
34

Continue on North Avenue

56 ft · 5 sec · North Avenue
Use the left lane.
35

Arrive at destination

North Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hillside, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillside, NY

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

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Lindenhurst, 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 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
23 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
32.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
35.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
8
36 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.72 one way

$13.43 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.26 $14.52
premium $4.92 $7.91 $15.82
diesel $5.61 $9.01 $18.02

Estimated Tolls: $6.64

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (1.3 mi) $0.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$7

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 $4.28 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lindenhurst, NY

Morning in Lindenhurst on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Rochelle, NY

Morning in New Rochelle on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Hillside, NY

20 mi in

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

7 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

59m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 40.8-mile journey, with 68% of the route on expressways and parkways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its reliance on major arteries like the Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Throgs Neck Expressway, providing a predominantly fast-paced experience for the majority of the trip.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 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 27 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Lindenhurst, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Huntington, Southern Parkway West, New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand - among others.

Huntington

3.1 mi in | ~4m

Southern Parkway West

4.7 mi in | ~7m

New York

4.7 mi in | ~7m

Cross Island Parkway North

21.4 mi in | ~28m

Hempstead Avenue West

23.1 mi in | ~31m

Grandstand

23.3 mi in | ~31m

Hutchinson Parkway North

35.9 mi in | ~50m

Hutchinson River Parkway North

36 mi in | ~50m

About the Cities

Starting in Lindenhurst, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1923

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 59m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.64 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. 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 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground 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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