Origin
Alexandria Bay, NY
Evening in Alexandria Bay on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria Bay, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 56m
Distance
342.9 mi
552 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 45m
★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 2m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 18m
8 PM
6h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria Bay, NY
Muhammed Fatih Beki
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alexandria Bay, NY to Yonkers, NY is 342.9 miles and takes about 6h 56m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, transitioning from the Northeast region downstate. Given its mostly surface road profile, expect a varied driving experience rather than continuous high-speed travel. With a recommended single day for the drive, you'll want to start early to make the most of daylight. This route offers a straightforward path for a day trip without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
171.5 miles from Alexandria Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 221.9 mi | 4h 18m |
| State Highway 12 | 35.1 mi | 46m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| State Route 37 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Van Allen Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 26 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 221.9 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria Bay, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Church Street
2
Continue on NY 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 26
3
Continue on NY 26
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 26
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26; NY 37
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 37
5
Continue on NY 37
16 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 37
6
Merge onto US 11
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 11
7
Enter roundabout onto US 11
204 ft
·
3 sec
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Mill Street
8
Continue on US 11
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
9
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
314 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
10
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
11
Turn right onto NY 12
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gifford Street
12
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Van Allen Road
13
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
14
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
County Road 14
17
Continue on NY 12
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 12
18
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayan Street
19
Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
20
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Boulevard
21
Continue on NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
22
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
24
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
26
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 49
27
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 790; NY 5
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
31
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
32
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi
·
24 min
·
New York State Thruway
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
39
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
40
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
41
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
For this 342.9-mile drive, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Yonkers before evening. The recommended single day for this trip means you can afford to be flexible with stops. Plan for one significant stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to break up the 6h 56m estimated duration. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move from the New York State Thruway onto State Highway 12 and Bea Luck Road, as fuel availability might change. The $56 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.5 miles from Alexandria Bay, NY, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 75 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.5 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alexandria Bay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 342.9 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Alexandria Bay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 221.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.5 miles from Alexandria Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 195.2 and 342.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
195.2 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
6
332.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
333.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 42m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
341.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
342.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 56m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.73 one way
$111.46 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $60.32 | $120.64 |
| premium | $4.87 | $65.69 | $131.38 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $72.94 | $145.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.09
New York State Thruway
(221.9 mi)
$11.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.00 | $16.46 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $30.00 | $13.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.01 | $21.95 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 24% highway share, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway covers 221.9 miles. After this main highway segment, you'll transition to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for the increased number of exits and intersections common on surface roads as you approach your destination.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 221.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 195.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 342.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 195.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.4 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 333.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Alexandria Bay, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
110.3 mi in
|
~2h 21m
Boston
195.2 mi in
|
~4h
|
via New York State Thruway
About the Cities
Starting in Alexandria Bay, NY
Full guide →Alexandria Bay is a village in the Town of Alexandria in the Thousand Islands region of New York.
Top landmarks
- • Church of Saint Lawrence — church building in Alexandria Bay, United States of America
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
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 6h 56m. Total distance: 342.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 221.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.09 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Yonkers, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 195.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.4 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 333.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Yonkers, NY before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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