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
84
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
84
Under 2 hours
14 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.
Clifton, NY
54m29 mi one way
At just 29 miles and 0.9 hours, this is one of your closest options with a strong drive score of 8. The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads over flat terrain. It offers proximity to African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument, making it a convenient choice for a short trip.
Broad Channel, NY
53m29.1 mi one way
This route is tied for the shortest at 29.1 miles and 0.9 hours, sharing a drive score of 8. It's a mixed highway and surface road trip on flat terrain. You'll find yourself near Gateway National Recreation Area, offering a different park experience than some of the more monument-focused nearby options.
Grant City, NY
59m30.4 mi one way
Covering 30.4 miles in 1 hour with a drive score of 8, this is another convenient, short-hop destination. The drive profile is mixed highway and surface roads across flat terrain. It provides access to national landmarks like Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial.
Westerleigh, NY
54m33.5 mi one way
For a drive of 33.5 miles taking 0.9 hours and scoring an 8, Westerleigh is a good choice. It involves mixed highway and surface roads over flat terrain. This route puts you close to significant sites such as the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument.
Full-day getaway
Aquebogue, NY
2h 1m82.1 mi one way
This is one of your longer drives at 82.1 miles and 2 hours, with a drive score of 7. It's mostly highway driving on flat terrain. While further than other options, it offers access to Fire Island National Seashore, a distinct natural park experience compared to the city-based monuments closer by.
Northville, NY
2h 4m84.2 mi one way
At 84.2 miles and 2.1 hours, this is the longest option available, with a drive score of 7. It's primarily highway driving across flat terrain. Similar to Aquebogue, this route provides access to Fire Island National Seashore, making it suitable for a longer day trip focused on coastal parkland.
Weekend trip
61 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
7 total in this range
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
Perrysburg, NY
8h 4m378.1 mi one way
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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
Albion, NY
7h 29m348.8 mi one way
Victor, NY
6h 30m299.6 mi one way
Lewiston, NY
8h 23m395.8 mi one way
Alfred, NY
6h 17m306.3 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.
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