This 409-mile journey from Arkwright, NY, to Yonkers, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Given its length and the recommended 2-day split, it's best to plan for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $67. You'll spend most of your time on highways, specifically the Southern Tier Expressway and I-86, before transitioning to the Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route stays within New York State, traversing the Northeast region. It's a predominantly highway-focused drive designed for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.5 miles from Arkwright, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 7m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Arkwright, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on NY 83
1.7 mi·2 min·State Highway 83
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Continue on NY 83
1.5 mi·2 min·Black Corner Street
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Continue on NY 83
1.4 mi·2 min·Fredonia Hamlet Road
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Continue on NY 83
1.5 mi·2 min·State Highway 83
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Continue on NY 83
2.3 mi·3 min·State Highway 83
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Continue on NY 83
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 83
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Continue on NY 83
2.0 mi·2 min·North Road
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Continue on NY 83
1.3 mi·2 min·North Main Street
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Continue on NY 83
3.6 mi·5 min·South Road
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Continue on NY 83
0.1 mi·15 sec·State Highway 83
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Turn left onto US 62
1.5 mi·2 min·Seager Hill Road
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Turn straight onto NY 241
0.1 mi·13 sec·Conewango Road
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Continue on NY 241
1.6 mi·2 min·Conewango Road
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Continue on NY 241
1.3 mi·1 min·State Highway 241
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Continue on NY 241
4.0 mi·5 min·Conewango Road
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Turn right onto NY 394
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
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Merge onto I 86; NY 17
208 mi·4 hr 1 min·Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi·2 hr 40 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
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Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
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Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
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Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9EToward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway SouthUse the right lane.
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Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 21-minute drive, consider starting early to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to split it over two days. With 2 recommended days, you can comfortably fit in your two planned stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit point is over 200 miles. While the route is largely highway, be aware of potential traffic as you get closer to Yonkers. A good mid-point for an overnight stay might be around the Elmira area, roughly halfway through your journey.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.5 miles from Arkwright, NY, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.5 miles or 4h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 204.5 miles or 4h 7m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 3m
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 Arkwright, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arkwright, NY
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Yonkers, NY
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Arkwright, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 207.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 236.1 and 408.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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236.1 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New York
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388.8 mi into trip|~7h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
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399.4 mi into trip|~8h 7m 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
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407.6 mi into trip|~8h 18m 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
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408.9 mi into trip|~8h 20m 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
$67.32 one way
$134.65 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$72.80
$145.60
premium
$4.92
$79.27
$158.54
diesel
$5.61
$90.30
$180.60
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
New York State Thruway
(10.2 mi)$0.51
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
$67
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.7
1
$42.94
$19.63
Efficient EV
102.3
1
$35.79
$16.36
EV Truck/SUV
163.6
2
$57.26
$26.18
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Arkwright, NY
Night
in Arkwright on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Night
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
53°F
Union, NY
205 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
34 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 21m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 406.8
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 406.8
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 406.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 406.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 406.8
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 406.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 92% of this route. You'll primarily be on the Southern Tier Expressway and I-86, offering consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 207.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. As you approach your destination, the Palisades Interstate Parkway will offer a different feel, but the majority of your time will be spent on these well-maintained expressways, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 207.8 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 236.1 miles in near I 86; NY 17.
Driving Effort9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 409 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 236.1 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.4 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.
Between Arkwright, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway South.
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
The longest stretch is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 205 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.51 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 236.1 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.7 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.
