Constantia, NY to Yonkers, NY is 278.4 miles and takes about 5h 38m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region to itself. Expect a drive that's mostly surface roads, so plan for a more relaxed pace than a pure highway cruise. With a single recommended day and a straightforward route, this is a manageable drive for most.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139.2 miles from Constantia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
232.3 mi
4h 30m
State Route 49
17.1 mi
24m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Lowell Road
6.5 mi
8m
Lake Street
4.3 mi
6m
Blackman Corners Road
3.9 mi
5m
George Street
1 mi
1m
County Road 50
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 232.3 mi, about 4h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Constantia, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on CR 23
9 ft·2 sec·Mill Street
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Turn right onto NY 49
1.0 mi·1 min·George Street
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Continue on NY 49
4.5 mi·6 min·State Route 49
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Continue on NY 49
1.2 mi·1 min·Lake Street
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Continue on NY 49
0.2 mi·20 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on NY 49
3.2 mi·4 min·Lake Street
7
Continue on NY 49
13 mi·17 min·State Route 49
8
Turn right onto NY 46
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Highway 46
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Continue on NY 46
0.2 mi·24 sec·Rome New London Road
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Turn left onto New London Road
0.4 mi·47 sec·New London Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 50
0.9 mi·1 min·County Road 50
12
Turn left onto CR 50
0.4 mi·35 sec·Senn Road
13
Turn left onto CR 50
196 ft·5 sec·Verona Mills Road
14
Turn right onto CR 52
3.9 mi·5 min·Blackman Corners Road
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Continue on CR 52
6.5 mi·8 min·Lowell Road
16
Continue on CR 23
0.3 mi·56 sec·West Main Street
17
Turn left onto NY 233
0.3 mi·37 sec·NY 233
18
Turn right onto Cider Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Cider Street
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 90
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 90 East
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Merge onto I 90
94 mi·1 hr 48 min·New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 278.4-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Constantia to take advantage of the 232.3-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway before traffic builds. While the total drive time is under 6 hours, factoring in the surface road portions means you'll likely want to take at least one break. The estimated fuel cost of $45 is based on current prices, so check gas prices along your route. With a single recommended day, you have flexibility, but know that the surface road sections will require your attention.
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 139.2 miles from Constantia, NY, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.3 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 61 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.2 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
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 Constantia, 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 Constantia, NY
This is one driving day of about 278.4 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Constantia, 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 New York State Thruway for about 232.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 130.7 and 278.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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130.7 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
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267.9 mi into trip|~5h 23m 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.
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268.9 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
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277.1 mi into trip|~5h 35m 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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278.4 mi into trip|~5h 38m 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
$45.25 one way
$90.49 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$48.97
$97.94
premium
$4.87
$53.33
$106.67
diesel
$5.40
$59.22
$118.44
Estimated Tolls: $11.62
New York State Thruway
(232.3 mi)$11.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.5
1
$29.23
$13.36
Efficient EV
69.6
0
$24.36
$11.14
EV Truck/SUV
111.4
1
$38.98
$17.82
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Constantia, NY
Evening
in Constantia on Saturday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Rain Showers Likely
E 12 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Evening
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
SE 10 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
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
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 28.8
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 278.4
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 278.4
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 278.4
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 278.4
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 278.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 9% of the drive on highways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time navigating local routes, with a substantial 232.3-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway to start. After that, expect a transition to State Route 49 and then the Saw Mill River Parkway. Keep an eye out for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move from more open stretches to more developed areas.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232.3 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 130.7 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 278.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 130.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Constantia, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston 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 5h 38m. Total distance: 278.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 232.3 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.62 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.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 130.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Yonkers, NY before the return drive.
