Arlington to Yonkers is 64.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route predominantly uses parkways, offering a more scenic and less commercial feel than a typical interstate. With a short duration and moderate distance, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a convenient option for getting between these two New York locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32 miles from Arlington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
40.4 mi
55m
Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi
18m
Noxon Road
5.1 mi
8m
Manchester Road
1.6 mi
2m
Arthursburg Road
0.9 mi
1m
Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Haight Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 40.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 38
351 ft·18 sec·Taft Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 55
0.5 mi·48 sec·Haight Avenue
3
Continue on NY 55
1.6 mi·2 min·Manchester Road
4
Turn right onto CR 21
5.1 mi·8 min·Noxon Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto CR 33
0.9 mi·1 min·Arthursburg Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward TSP South
7
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
40 mi·55 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·44 sec
Exit 3Toward Saw Mill Parkway, YonkersUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
14 mi·18 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, YonkersUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
12
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
13
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to enjoy the parkway scenery with less traffic. Plan for your longest stretch of 40.4 miles on the Taconic State Parkway before needing to consider a stop. The total fuel cost is estimated at $10, so you should be well-covered, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Taconic State Parkway to the Saw Mill River Parkway to ensure you stay on track.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Arlington, NY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
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 Arlington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, NY
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Arlington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 40.4 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|CR 21 / Noxon Road
Turn right onto CR 21 / Noxon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
48.7 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
49.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
62.7 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
64 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$11.28
$22.55
premium
$4.87
$12.28
$24.56
diesel
$5.40
$13.64
$27.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
Efficient EV
16
0
$5.61
$2.56
EV Truck/SUV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 25, 2026
Origin
Arlington, NY
Late night
in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
9 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
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 64.1
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 64.1
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 64.1
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 64.1
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 64.1
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 64.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on parkways, with 84% of the 64.1 miles on them. You'll experience a long stretch of 40.4 miles on the Taconic State Parkway before transitioning to the Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect a more rural cruising feel for a significant portion of the trip, with fewer exits than a standard interstate. The parkway system generally means you'll see less commercial traffic and more natural surroundings.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near CR 21 / Noxon Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CR 21 / Noxon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Tsp South along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CR 21 / Noxon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.
