Origin
Balmville, NY
Morning in Balmville on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Balmville, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Balmville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 55.8-mile drive from Balmville to Yonkers, NY, can be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily follows the United States Route 9W and the New York State Thruway, with a significant 78% of the journey on highways. You can expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this trip. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This northeastern journey stays within New York, offering a straightforward transition between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Route 9W | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| US 9W | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| New York State Thruway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 303 North | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Robinson Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Route 303 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 9W | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
United States Route 9W
— 15.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Balmville, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 86
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fostertown Road
2
Turn right onto US 9W
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9W
3
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 9W
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Quassaick Avenue
5
Continue on US 9W
16 mi
·
22 min
·
United States Route 9W
6
Enter roundabout onto US 9W; US 202
235 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 9W; US 202
7
Continue on US 9W; US 202
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 9W; US 202
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 303
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Route 303
9
Continue on NY 303
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto NY 303
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
NY 303
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway
13
Merge onto I 87; I 287
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
19
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
20
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Balmville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 45.3 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$9.19 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
New York State Thruway
(8 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 78% of the 55.8 miles utilizing major roadways like US 9W and the New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter without a significant change in road type is 15.6 miles on United States Route 9W. This means you'll experience a good amount of steady driving on well-maintained highways, interspersed with potential transitions as you navigate between these main arteries.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on United States Route 9W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 9W and US 9W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.3 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 45.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Balmville, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
46.3 mi in
|
~1h 3m
About the Cities
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on United States Route 9W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.40 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.
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 45.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.
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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