Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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White Plains, NY
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Rye, NY to White Plains, NY is 7 miles and takes about 10m via Cross Westchester Expressway, Boston Post Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, mostly on highway, making it ideal for a simple errand or a brief leg of a longer trip. You won't need much time or fuel for this one, so it offers a lot of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Westchester Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and White Plains, NY.
Start on US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Continue on Westchester Avenue
Continue on NY 22
Turn slight left onto NY 119
Continue on NY 22
Turn left onto NY 119
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 119 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rye on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the route on expressways. You'll experience about 4.5 miles on the Cross Westchester Expressway before transitioning to surface roads like Westchester Avenue and Boston Post Road. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate this section.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cross Westchester Expressway and Westchester Avenue. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 1 / Boston Post Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1660
Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State. Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles. Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.
Top landmarks
Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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