Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Brewster Hill, NY to Yonkers, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

43.2 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Brewster Hill, NY, NY

Brewster Hill, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 43.2-mile drive from Brewster Hill, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's an economical option for a day trip within New York. The route primarily utilizes the Saw Mill River Parkway and I-684, making it a convenient option for those looking for a quick connection between these two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger travel plan.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saw Mill River Parkway 27.4 mi 37m
I 684 10.7 mi 12m
Brewster Hill Road 1.7 mi 4m
NY 22 0.9 mi 1m
Yonkers Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Nepperhan Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Sodom Road 0.3 mi <1m
Elmwood Drive 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Saw Mill River Parkway — 27.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewster Hill, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on Elmwood Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Elmwood Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Brewster Hill Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto Sodom Road

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Sodom Road
4

Turn sharp right onto NY 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · NY 22
5

Continue on I 684

11 mi · 12 min · I 684
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

27 mi · 37 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
10

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
11

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thornwood, NY

22 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

Heritage Hills, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thornwood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Brewster Hill, 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Brewster Hill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | NY 22

Turn sharp right onto NY 22

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
13.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
7
41.9 mi into trip | ~58m 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
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 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

$7.11 one way

$14.22 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.69 $15.38
premium $4.92 $8.37 $16.75
diesel $5.61 $9.54 $19.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73
EV Truck/SUV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Brewster Hill, NY

Late night in Brewster Hill on Sunday

Local time

4:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 6 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

4:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 experience on this route, with 90% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the Saw Mill River Parkway and I-684 for the majority of your travel, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 27.4 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway, allowing for a smooth and continuous drive. This profile suggests minimal interaction with local traffic lights or slower town roads, emphasizing efficiency and speed.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and I 684. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Brewster Hill Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brewster Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

618 ft 86 ft

Total Climb

223 ft

Total Descent

755 ft

Highest Point

618 ft

Elevation Range

532 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Brewster Hill, NY

Full guide →

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. Total distance: 43.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.3 miles (Brewster Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.9 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Yonkers, NY

Wanakah, NY 372.5 mi · 7h 59m Morristown, NY 354.3 mi · 7h 15m Canton, NY 351.5 mi · 7h 14m Batavia, NY 345.6 mi · 7h 9m

More from Brewster Hill, NY

Buffalo, NY 358.4 mi · 7h 35m Islip, NY 90 mi · 2h 4m Staten Island, NY 81.1 mi · 2h 1m Hempstead, NY 65 mi · 1h 32m New York City, NY 60.2 mi · 1h 33m Jamaica, NY 58.7 mi · 1h 22m

More trips to Yonkers, NY

Arkwright, NY 409 mi Ripley, NY 403.9 mi Youngstown, NY 402.7 mi Dunkirk, NY 399.6 mi Ransomville, NY 396.8 mi Leon, NY 393.3 mi
Escape planner: Brewster Hill, NY Scenic drives in NY

Explore more options from Brewster Hill, NY or browse trips ending in Yonkers, NY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.