Origin
New Rochelle, NY
Late night in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Rochelle, NY to Malta, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
173 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
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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Malta, NY
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Trip Overview
New Rochelle, NY to Malta, NY is 173 miles and takes about 3h 33m via the New York State Thruway and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region towards the more northern parts of the state. Expect a drive that involves a mix of highway speeds and more frequent turns as you get closer to your destination. Given its relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this is a straightforward one-day journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.5 miles from New Rochelle, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 139 mi | 2h 44m |
| Adirondack Northway | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NY 7 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cross County Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 139 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Malta, 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
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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
27 mi
·
35 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
112 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 787
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 7
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
19
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Adirondack Northway
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 67: Ballston Spa, Malta
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
22
Turn straight onto NY 67
376 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dunning Street
23
Enter roundabout onto NY 67
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dunning Street
24
Continue on NY 67
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dunning Street
25
Enter roundabout
177 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 173-mile trip, starting your drive from New Rochelle in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. Since the total duration is just under 3.5 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but plan for at least one break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 139-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, as services can be spread out. The most practical tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is updated, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' aspect near Malta means navigating several key turns to reach your final destination.
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 86.5 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139 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 38 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malta, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Rochelle, 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 New Rochelle, NY
This is one driving day of about 173 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from New Rochelle, 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 New York State Thruway for about 139 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from New Rochelle, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 154 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway West
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
8
144.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
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 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
154 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.48 one way
$56.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.79 | $61.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.95
New York State Thruway
(139 mi)
$6.95
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
$28
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Malta, NY
Late night in Malta on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
87 mi in
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
4 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
3h 33m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 173
Park Closure: Horse Trail Closed
Park Closure: Tour Stop 7 Closed
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 6
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 6
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
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 6
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 6
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 6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a dynamic driving experience, with a significant portion on highways but a notable 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Only 8% of this journey is on local roads, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major arteries like the New York State Thruway and the Adirondack Northway (I-87). The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 139 miles on the New York State Thruway, allowing for sustained cruising. As you approach Malta, expect the character of the drive to shift from continuous highway to more frequent intersections and directional changes.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 3.1 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 173 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Malta, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls.
Troy
144.4 mi in
|
~2h 55m
Saratoga Springs
154 mi in
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~3h 8m
Glens Falls
157.4 mi in
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~3h 13m
About the Cities
Arriving in Malta, NY
Full guide →Founded 1802
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 3h 33m. Total distance: 173 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.95 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 Malta, 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Malta, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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