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Trip from West Haverstraw, NY to White Plains, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

21.8 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
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.

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village in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

West Haverstraw, NY

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county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

White Plains, NY

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Trip Overview

West Haverstraw to White Plains is 21.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward commute rather than a destination in itself. It's a practical option if you need to get between these two locations efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 7.1 mi 9m
South Liberty Drive 4.2 mi 5m
Cross Westchester Expressway 4.1 mi 5m
State Highway 303 North 3.4 mi 3m
North Route 303 1.4 mi 1m
North Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
NY 303 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 7.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Haverstraw, NY and White Plains, NY.

1

Start on US 9W; US 202

4.2 mi · 5 min · South Liberty Drive
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on NY 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Route 303
3

Continue on NY 303

3.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto NY 303

0.2 mi · 13 sec · NY 303
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · this road
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway
7

Merge onto I 87; I 287

7.1 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 287

4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
Exit 8 Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 22: North White Plains Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto NY 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto NY 119

97 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

NY 119

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 9W; US 202 / South Liberty Drive

Depart onto US 9W; US 202 / South Liberty Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
9.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

9
16.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
7
20.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward NY 22: North White Plains

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward NY 22: North White Plains
5
21 mi into trip | ~28m in | NY 22 / North Broadway

Turn right onto NY 22 / North Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.54 one way

$7.09 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $3.83 $7.67
premium $4.87 $4.18 $8.35
diesel $5.40 $4.64 $9.27

Estimated Tolls: $0.35

New York State Thruway (7.1 mi) $0.35

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.29 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.40

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Apr 25, 2026

Origin

West Haverstraw, NY

Late night in West Haverstraw on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain

E 5 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

White Plains, NY

Late night in White Plains on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain

SE 8 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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

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

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?

About 42% of this 21.8-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway covering 7.1 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and intersections once you leave the Thruway.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9W; US 202 / South Liberty Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 21.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 9W; US 202 / South Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.7 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from West Haverstraw, NY to White Plains, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rye along the way.

Rye

16.7 mi in | ~21m | via I 287

About the Cities

Arriving in White Plains, NY

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.8 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.35 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 White Plains, 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: near the start (US 9W; US 202 / South Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.7 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 White Plains, 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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