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Trip from Brighton Beach, NY to Yonkers, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

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Downtown Brighton Beach, NY, NY

Brighton Beach, NY

Mel Audelo

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

Brighton Beach, NY to Yonkers, NY is 27.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Henry Hudson Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York State, moving from the southern part of the state up towards the north. It's a quick hop that can easily be done in a single day, perfect for a quick errand or a change of scenery without committing to an overnight stay. Consider this a practical option for getting between these two points efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Hudson Parkway 9.8 mi 15m
Coney Island Avenue 4.8 mi 9m
West Street 2.4 mi 6m
Broadway 2.2 mi 3m
Prospect Expressway 1.9 mi 3m
12th Avenue 1.8 mi 5m
West Side Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Gowanus Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Henry Hudson Parkway — 9.8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brighton Beach, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on Coney Island Avenue

4.8 mi · 9 min · Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto NY 27

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto NY 27

1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
5

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Gowanus Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min
Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

230 ft · 10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge Use the right lane.
8

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

2.4 mi · 6 min · West Street
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on NY 9A

0.4 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on NY 9A

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Side Highway
12

Continue on HH; NY 9A

9.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 23A Toward US 9 South: Broadway Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn sharp left onto US 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway
15

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 27 / Church Avenue

Turn left onto NY 27 / Church Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip | ~10m in | NY 27 / Prospect Expressway

Turn right onto NY 27 / Prospect Expressway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
10 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
25.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 9 South: Broadway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23A Toward US 9 South: Broadway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.49 one way

$8.97 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $4.85 $9.71
premium $4.87 $5.29 $10.57
diesel $5.40 $5.87 $11.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 26, 2026

Origin

Brighton Beach, NY

Afternoon in Brighton Beach on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Sunny

NE 15 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Sunny

E 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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

6 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

54m 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?

About 45% of this 27.6-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the Henry Hudson Parkway, extending for 9.8 miles. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving as you transition between the two. Be prepared for urban merging and traffic patterns as you navigate through varied road types within the greater New York City area.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near NY 27 / Church Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Brighton Beach, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Manhattan.

Bronx

6.8 mi in | ~13m | via NY 27

Manhattan

7.6 mi in | ~14m

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 54m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Henry Hudson 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 4.8 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and General Grant National Memorial (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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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