Drive time to Westchester County Airport (HPN)

Westchester County Airport (HPN / KHPN) is a medium-sized airport serving White Plains, New York. It sits 439 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,549 feet. The largest population centre nearby is New York, NY — the airport lies about 29 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to HPN from cities near White Plains

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of HPN. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Westchester County Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Stamford, CT 8.8 mi west Get drive time →
Yonkers, NY 14 mi north-east Get drive time →
Corona, NY 24 mi north Get drive time →
Paterson, NJ 26 mi north-east Get drive time →
Bridgeport, CT 28 mi west Get drive time →
New York, NY 29 mi north-east Get drive time →
Jersey City, NJ 30 mi north-east Get drive time →
Newark, NJ 33 mi north-east Get drive time →
Elizabeth, NJ 38 mi north-east Get drive time →
New Haven, CT 44 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near HPN

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

HPN at a glance

IATA code
HPN
ICAO code
KHPN
Serving
White Plains, New York
Elevation
439 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,549 ft
Coordinates
41.0670, -73.7076
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from HPN

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from HPN, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like HPN, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to HPN

How long does it take to drive to HPN?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Westchester County Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for White Plains?

Westchester County Airport uses the IATA code HPN and the ICAO code KHPN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 439 feet above sea level.

How far is HPN from New York?

New York, NY is about 29 miles from HPN in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with New York as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near HPN?

Within 200 miles: LGA (22 mi), TEB (24 mi), JFK (30 mi), EWR (36 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from HPN?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to HPN. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.