Origin
New Rochelle, NY
Late night in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Rochelle, NY to Cornwall, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Rochelle, NY
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Cornwall, NY
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Trip Overview
This 51.6-mile drive from New Rochelle, NY to Cornwall, NY is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $8. You'll be navigating a mix of major roads, including US 9W and the New York State Thruway, making for a generally efficient journey through the Northeast region. The route offers a good balance of travel time and exploration potential, fitting well within a single day's adventure without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9W | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| NY 303 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cross County Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9W
— 22.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Cornwall, NY.
1
Start on North Avenue
145 ft
·
30 sec
·
North Avenue
2
Continue on North Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
11
Merge onto I 87
16 mi
·
21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto Palisades Center Drive
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palisades Center Drive
15
Turn left onto NY 303
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 9W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 9W
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 9W
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 9W
19
Continue on US 9W
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
US 9W
20
Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 218
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
22
Turn uturn onto NY 218
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hudson Street
23
Arrive at destination
NY 218
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from New Rochelle, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
NY 218 / Hudson Street
Turn uturn onto NY 218 / Hudson Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
New York State Thruway
(16.1 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Cornwall, NY
Late night in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 22.9 miles on US 9W, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, moving from more urban approaches to potentially more open stretches as you head north. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and segments that may feel more like standard road travel, keeping the driving dynamic.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on US 9W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Cross County Parkway (local lanes).
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 New Rochelle, NY and Cornwall, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Cross County Parkway West
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Park Avenue North
4.7 mi in
|
~8m
Albany
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on US 9W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.80 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 Cornwall, 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 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 Cornwall, 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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