Origin
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Afternoon in Sleepy Hollow on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sleepy Hollow, 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
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Hollow, NY
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New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
Sleepy Hollow, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 17.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and local character, it's best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads with a brief stint on the Thruway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Park Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Parkway South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 9.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on US 9
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Broadway
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 87; I 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
8
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft
·
15 sec
·
Parkway South
Toward NY 22
11
Turn right onto NY 22
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Avenue
14
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
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 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
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 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
New York State Thruway
(9.7 mi)
$0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Rochelle, NY
Afternoon in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
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
1 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
29m 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 turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the route on the highway. Expect frequent adjustments as you navigate through towns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you return to local streets. The drive progresses from local roads into the Thruway and then back to local roads as you approach your destination.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 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 1.8 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Sleepy Hollow, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East and Mount Vernon.
Cross County Parkway East
12.4 mi in
|
~20m
Mount Vernon
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Full guide →Sleepy Hollow is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York. It was one of the settings for Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Top landmarks
- • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery — cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York
- • Philipse Manor — railway station in Sleepy Hollow, the United States of America
- • Philipsburg Manor House — historic house in New York, United States
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 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 9.7 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 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 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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