Origin
Patterson, NY
Afternoon in Patterson on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patterson, 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
1h 4m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patterson, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Patterson, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m via I 684 and State Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region down to the same region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a good option for a quick commute or a short day trip. Given its proximity and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day journey without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 22 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| New England Thruway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Mamaroneck Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 311 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Huguenot Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on NY 311
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 22
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on I 684
27 mi
·
32 min
·
I 684
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95: New York City, Connecticut
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New England Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Westchester Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Huguenot Street
16
Turn left onto North Avenue
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24 miles from Patterson, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 37.4 and 47.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
37.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
41.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Mamaroneck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Mamaroneck
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
8
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
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 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
7
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Cross Westchester Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross Westchester Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.88 one way
$15.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
New England Thruway
(3.4 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
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Bedford, NY
24 mi in
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
11 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
1h 4m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roads like I 684 and the New England Thruway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 27.4 miles on I 684, offering consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the majority of the trip is on high-speed parkways and interstates, expect some transitions as you move between these main arteries and State Highway 22. The overall character is one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over winding country roads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and State Highway 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 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 Patterson, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Mamaroneck and Connecticut.
New York City
37.4 mi in
|
~47m
Mamaroneck
41.6 mi in
|
~53m
Connecticut
43 mi in
|
~56m
About the Cities
Starting in Patterson, NY
Full guide →Founded 1795
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with New England 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 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: 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 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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