Origin
Crugers, NY
Late night in Crugers on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crugers, 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
41m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crugers, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embark on a short, 27.4-mile journey from Crugers, NY, to Yonkers, NY, that will take approximately 41 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily follows the Saw Mill River Parkway and US 9, offering a generally highway-focused experience. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| US 9 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| NY 9A | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Springvale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Albany Post Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crugers, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Springvale Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springvale Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Albany Post Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 9 South
4
Merge onto US 9
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
US 9
5
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 9A / Albany Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 9 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 9 South
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
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
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 6 to 9 mph
18% chance
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
4 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
41m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.5 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway, allowing for a consistent pace. The character of the drive is shaped by these parkways and main roads, suggesting a smooth, albeit potentially busy, travel experience. Expect a mix of flowing traffic and the occasional transition as you navigate between these key arteries.
84% 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: 13.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and US 9. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 9A / Albany Post Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crugers, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
New York City
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
|
via NY 9A; NY 100
Saw Mill River Parkway South
12.5 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Crugers, 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 41m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Saw Mill River 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 0.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 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.
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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