Traveling from Brunswick to Yonkers covers 140.7 miles of Northeastern terrain, typically taking about 3 hours and 17 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay to reach your destination comfortably. You can expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively affordable commute between the two New York locations. The route relies heavily on major parkways, ensuring a consistent pace as you transition from the capital region toward the outskirts of New York City. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path through the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Brunswick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
75.9 mi
1h 43m
NY 9H
18.8 mi
26m
Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi
18m
US 9
9 mi
12m
State Highway 150
6.3 mi
9m
State Highway 82
4.8 mi
6m
Farm to Market Road
3.5 mi
4m
East Schodack Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on this road
280 ft·22 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto NY 351
3.5 mi·4 min·Farm to Market Road
3
Continue on NY 351
2.1 mi·3 min·Round Top Road
4
Continue on NY 351
1.3 mi·1 min·Reichard Lake Road
5
Continue on NY 351
0.3 mi·32 sec·Reichards Lake Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 43
0.7 mi·1 min·NY 43
7
Turn left onto NY 150
6.3 mi·9 min·State Highway 150
8
Continue on NY 150
2.1 mi·3 min·East Schodack Road
9
Turn left onto Ferndale Road
0.3 mi·45 sec·Ferndale Road
10
Turn left onto US 9; US 20
56 ft·1 sec·Columbia Turnpike
11
Turn slight right onto US 9
9.0 mi·12 min·US 9
12
Enter roundabout onto NY 9H
101 ft·1 sec·NY 9H
13
Continue on NY 9H
19 mi·26 min·NY 9H
14
Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi·6 min·State Highway 82
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
16
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
76 mi·1 hr 43 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·44 sec
Exit 3Toward Saw Mill Parkway, YonkersUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
14 mi·18 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, YonkersUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
21
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
22
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 17-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Aim to complete the bulk of your 140.7-mile drive during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the parkways. Since the itinerary includes only one planned stop, ensure you have your fuel needs met before hitting the longest 75.9-mile stretch on the Taconic State Parkway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate based on idling in heavy traffic. Ultimately, this single-day trip is best approached with a steady hand and a clear plan for your mid-route break.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Brunswick, NY, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
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 Brunswick, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brunswick, NY
This is one driving day of about 140.7 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Brunswick, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 75.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.5 and 140.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.5 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|Taconic State Parkway
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
125.9 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
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139.4 mi into trip|~3h 15m 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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140.7 mi into trip|~3h 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
$23.16 one way
$46.32 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$25.04
$50.09
premium
$4.92
$27.27
$54.54
diesel
$5.61
$31.06
$62.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.77
$6.75
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.31
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.70
$9.00
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brunswick, NY
Morning
in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
11 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
3h 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.
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 140.7
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 140.7
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 140.7
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 140.7
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 140.7
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 140.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a high highway share of 78%, favoring efficiency over local backroads. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Taconic State Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 75.9 miles. The experience shifts from the quieter, more open roads near Brunswick to the more structured parkway systems as you approach Yonkers. While the Saw Mill River Parkway and NY 9H help bridge the gaps, the drive maintains a consistent, fast-paced personality. Expect a steady rhythm as you navigate these primary transit corridors, which prioritize moving traffic southward through the Hudson Valley region.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.9 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and NY 9H. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 49.5 miles in near Taconic State Parkway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 49.5 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.9 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 75.9 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.5 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.9 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Yonkers, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
