Origin
White Plains, NY
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, NY to Spring Valley, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Spring Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
White Plains, NY to Spring Valley, NY is 11.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Taconic State Parkway, NY 9A, and North Broadway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points. With a relatively low highway share, expect a drive that blends some faster sections with more local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick errand or a simple hop between communities, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| NY 9A | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Belle Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Campwoods Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ryder Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Croton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Spring Valley, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Broadway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto North Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn straight
326 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Taconic State Parkway North
6
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
9
Take the exit
455 ft
·
20 sec
Toward NY 133
10
Turn left onto NY 133
176 ft
·
4 sec
·
Croton Avenue
11
Turn right onto Belle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Belle Avenue
12
Turn right onto Campwoods Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Campwoods Road
13
Turn right onto Ryder Road
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ryder Road
14
Take the ramp
451 ft
·
12 sec
15
Merge onto NY 9A
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
NY 9A
16
Arrive at destination
NY 9A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 22 / North Broadway
Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Broadway
Keep slight left at fork onto North Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Taconic State Parkway
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 133 / Croton Avenue
Turn left onto NY 133 / Croton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Spring Valley, NY
Late night in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 route presents a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Taconic State Parkway, including one uninterrupted segment of 4.6 miles, which likely offers a more flowing driving experience. The remainder of the drive will likely involve navigating local roads like NY 9A and North Broadway, which could mean more traffic signals and varied speed limits. The transition between these road types is what defines this drive, moving from potentially quicker parkway travel to more community-focused streets.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from White Plains, NY to Spring Valley, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Taconic State Parkway North along the way.
Taconic State Parkway North
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
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 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 4.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Spring Valley, 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 (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (North Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 Spring Valley, 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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