Road Trips from Yonkers, NY
Yonkers is a solid launch point for short, easy escapes. You've got a cluster of destinations reachable in under an hour, perfect for a quick day trip, many with a drive score of 8 and access to national monuments. If you're up for a longer haul, there are a couple of options around 2 hours away with a drive score of 7. Most of these routes stick to flat terrain, making for relaxed driving whether you're aiming for a quick visit or a slightly longer excursion.
Total Routes
272
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
244
Under 2 hours
111 total in this range
Village of the Branch, NY
1h 18m52.6 mi one way
This is your fastest route to a significant park destination, covering 52.6 miles in 1.3 hours with a high drive score of 9. It's primarily highway driving on mostly flat terrain. While other options offer nearby national monuments, this trip directly leads to parks like Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial.
Middletown, NY
1h 23m62.9 mi one way
Maybrook, NY
1h 22m58.7 mi one way
East Moriches, NY
1h 50m74 mi one way
East Shoreham, NY
1h 44m70.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
23 total in this range
Richmondville, NY
3h 34m163.5 mi one way
Quogue, NY
2h 2m82.5 mi one way
Shelter Island, NY
2h 52m105 mi one way
Unadilla, NY
3h 37m158.3 mi one way
Cobleskill, NY
3h 29m158.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
127 total in this range
Sennett, NY
5h 30m253.5 mi one way
Bolivar, NY
5h 19m244.8 mi one way
Keuka Park, NY
6h 7m286.8 mi one way
Morristown, NY
7h 15m354.3 mi one way
Antwerp, NY
6h 43m320.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
11 total in this range
Olcott, NY
8h 17m379.5 mi one way
Lewiston, NY
8h 23m395.8 mi one way
South Lockport, NY
8h 3m381.1 mi one way
Dayton, NY
8h 5m390 mi one way
Silver Creek, NY
8h 24m400.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Sennett, NY
5h 30m253.5 mi one way
Bolivar, NY
5h 19m244.8 mi one way
Keuka Park, NY
6h 7m286.8 mi one way
Morristown, NY
7h 15m354.3 mi one way
Canandaigua, NY
6h 22m287.7 mi one way
Albion, NY
7h 29m348.8 mi one way
Victor, NY
6h 30m299.6 mi one way
Ontario County, NY
6h 23m288.8 mi one way
Sennett, NY
5h 30m253.5 mi one way
Bolivar, NY
5h 19m244.8 mi one way
Keuka Park, NY
6h 7m286.8 mi one way
Morristown, NY
7h 15m354.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, flat drives to parks and national monuments, with temperatures ideal for exploring the various nearby memorial sites.
Summer
Summer trips from Yonkers provide easy access to coastal areas like Fire Island National Seashore, as well as numerous national monuments.
Fall
Fall drives are well-suited for the flat terrain, making it easy to visit the many national monuments and parks accessible from Yonkers.
Winter
Winter conditions are favorable for the mostly flat terrain, allowing for straightforward drives to the national monuments and parks within reach.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Yonkers, NY city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.