Origin
Nanuet, NY
Morning in Nanuet on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nanuet, 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
38m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nanuet, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Nanuet to New Rochelle is 25.1 miles and takes about 38m via New York State Thruway and NY 59, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you navigate local roads for parts of the journey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward trip for getting from one point to another without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| NY 59 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Park Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 14.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nanuet, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on CR 33
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Middletown Road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Continue on Smith Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Smith Street
4
Turn right onto NY 59
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 59
5
Turn straight onto NY 59
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 59
6
Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
8
Merge onto I 87; I 287
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
13
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
16
Turn right onto NY 22
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
17
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Avenue
19
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~32m 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...
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
New York State Thruway
(14.9 mi)
$0.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
8:25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only 20% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of faster road segments and more intricate local street navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a brief period of higher-speed travel. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, moving from highway conditions to navigating through towns and neighborhoods. This variety means you'll need to stay engaged with your GPS and surroundings.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nanuet, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East and Mount Vernon.
Cross County Parkway East
20.1 mi in
|
~29m
Mount Vernon
21.9 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
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 38m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 14.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.75 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 10.6 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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