Directions to Young Israel of New Rochelle
By automobile (recommended):
From Upstate New York west of the Hudson River and northern New Jersey:
Use the New York Thruway to the Tappan Zee Bridge. About 1 mile after crossing the river, bear left onto Route 287 East. Go east on Route 287 about 6 miles to the exit to the Hutchinson River Parkway. Proceed South on the Hutchinson River Parkway about 6 miles to exit 18E, North Avenue, New Rochelle. Proceed south on North Avenue about 1.2 miles to 1149 North Avenue.
From Upstate east of the Hudson River
The best route is 684 South, which merges into the Hutchinson River parkway. Proceed South on the Hutchinson River Parkway about 6 miles to exit 18E, North Avenue, New Rochelle. Proceed south on North Avenue about 1 mile to 1228 North Avenue.
Alternatively, take the Sprain River or Saw Mill River Parkways to Route 287. Take 287 east to the exit to the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Long Island
Use the Whitestone Bridge. When you pass through the toll gates, stay left and you will be on the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound. Continue on the Hutchinson River Parkway to exit 17, North Avenue, New Rochelle. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed about ¾ mile south on North Avenue to 1149 North Avenue.
Central and Southern New Jersey.
Use the George Washington Bridge to the Henry Hudson Drive northbound. In Westchester, this becomes the Saw Mill River Parkway. Take the first exit, marked “Cross County Parkway”, east. Follow signs to Connecticut and Hutchinson River Parkway northbound. Continue to exit 17, North Avenue, New Rochelle. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed about ¾ mile south on North Avenue to 1149 North Avenue.
West side of Manhattan
Use Henry Hudson Drive north. In Westchester, this becomes the Saw Mill River Parkway. Take the first exit, marked “Cross County Parkway”, east. Follow signs to Connecticut and Hutchinson River Parkway northbound. Continue to exit 17, North Avenue, New Rochelle. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed about ¾ mile south on North Avenue to 1149 North Avenue.
East side of Manhattan
Use East River Drive to Triboro Bridge and follow signs to The Bronx. Use Bruckner Expressway to the exit for the Hutchinson River Parkway north. Continue on the Hutchinson River Parkway to exit 17, North Avenue, New Rochelle. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed about ¾ mile south on North Avenue to 1149 North Avenue.
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By public transportation.
There is frequent train service from and to Grand Central Station on both the New Haven and Harlem River lines. The New Haven trains stop in New Rochelle. The Harlem River line trains stop in Crestwood. For more information click here.
The 45 and Q45 bus lines travel between the New Rochelle station and the upper end of North Avenue in New Rochelle. There is frequent service during the day time. Exact fare ($1.40 per person) may be required. For more information, click here.
There is ample taxicab service from the New Rochelle station (typical fare about $6); there is also some limited taxicab service from the Crestwood station (about $5).