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Trip from New Rochelle, NY to Worthington, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

New Rochelle, NY

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Downtown Worthington, NY, NY

Worthington, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

New Rochelle to Worthington is 12.5 miles and takes about 21 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The profile is described as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a need for attention and perhaps a slower pace than a pure highway trip. Given its brevity and recommended single day, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief transfer between locations without requiring extensive planning or overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 4.9 mi 6m
Lincoln Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Saw Mill River Road 1.4 mi 2m
Cross County Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Cross County Parkway (local lanes) 0.6 mi <1m
North Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Columbus Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Dobbs Ferry Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 4.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.9 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 9A: Ardsley Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto NY 100B

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Dobbs Ferry Road
15

Turn right onto Woodlands Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Woodlands Avenue
16

Continue on Woodlands Avenue

136 ft · 6 sec · Woodlands Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Woodlands Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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
7
10.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NY 9A: Ardsley

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.02 one way

$4.04 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $2.19 $4.39
premium $4.85 $2.39 $4.77
diesel $4.80 $2.36 $4.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.24

New York State Thruway (4.9 mi) $0.24

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$0

Total

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

New Rochelle, NY

Late night in New Rochelle on Monday

Local time

4:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 12 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:21PM EDT until July 18 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:57PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Worthington, NY

Late night in Worthington on Monday

Local time

4:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 12 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:21PM EDT until July 18 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 3:57PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

2 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

21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 11% of the journey on highways. While the New York State Thruway accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.9 miles, the majority of this 12.5-mile trip will likely involve navigating local roads and intersections. Expect a dynamic driving experience that requires constant engagement, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments and turns, making it feel like a true local exploration.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 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 0.5 miles in near Lincoln Avenue.

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 13 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

345 ft 41 ft

Total Climb

499 ft

Total Descent

245 ft

Highest Point

345 ft

~12.5 mi in

Elevation Range

305 ft

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 Worthington, 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

About the Cities

Starting in New Rochelle, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1899

New Rochelle is a city of about 80,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. It is also the home of Iona College.

Top landmarks

  • • Execution Rocks Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
  • • New Rochelle station — railway station in New Rochelle, New York
  • • Trinity-St. Paul's Episcopal Church — church building in New York, United States of America

Arriving in Worthington, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1788

Top landmarks

  • • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
  • • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
  • • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA

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 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m 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 4.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.24 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 Worthington, 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 0.5 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Worthington, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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