Origin
North Valley Stream, NY
Morning in North Valley Stream on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Valley Stream, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Valley Stream, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
North Valley Stream, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 20.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Clearview Expressway and Throgs Neck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that's mostly highway. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick hop between Long Island and Westchester County. You'll likely find it a practical choice for getting across the water without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New England Thruway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dutch Broadway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Clearview Expressway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley Stream, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on North Fletcher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Fletcher Avenue
2
Turn left onto Dutch Broadway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dutch Broadway
3
Continue on 115th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
115th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Boulevard
5
Turn left onto NY 24
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
7
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
8
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
10
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
13
Continue on I 95
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
14
Take the exit
430 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto HR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
300 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Avenue
23
Continue on North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
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 15
Toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
8
19 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: New Rochelle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.64
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 drive features a 50% highway share, meaning you'll experience some faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is approximately 5 miles on the Clearview Expressway. The route is characterized as a "mixed drive," suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially some surface street navigation. You can anticipate a progression that likely starts with expressway driving and may transition as you approach your destination. It's not an all-highway grind, nor is it a purely scenic byway; it’s a functional connection between points.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Clearview Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 12.3 miles in near I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 North Valley Stream, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Hutchinson Parkway North, Hutchinson River Parkway North and The Pelhams.
Hutchinson Parkway North
15.4 mi in
|
~23m
Hutchinson River Parkway North
15.4 mi in
|
~23m
The Pelhams
18.8 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Clearview Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.64 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. 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 12.3 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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