Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mamaroneck, NY
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White Plains, NY
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Mamaroneck to White Plains is 6.8 miles and takes about 14m via Mamaroneck Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on local streets, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points without needing extensive planning. You won't encounter any highway driving, so expect a steady pace through typical suburban and town environments. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mamaroneck Avenue | 6.5 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Boston Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mamaroneck, NY and White Plains, NY.
Start on US 1
Turn right onto Mamaroneck Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Mamaroneck Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto NY 119
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Mamaroneck Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Mamaroneck Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto NY 119 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 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 | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
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
Afternoon in Mamaroneck on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM 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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 6.5 miles along Mamaroneck Avenue. You'll be navigating through town centers and residential areas, so be prepared for traffic lights and intersections. Expect to encounter urban merging and stopping patterns throughout the entire 6.8-mile trip.
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 Mamaroneck Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 3 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 (Mamaroneck Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Mamaroneck Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (NY 119 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County in New York.
Top landmarks
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 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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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