This 399.6-mile journey from Dunkirk, NY to Yonkers, NY will take approximately 8 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, this trip is best split over two days, with an estimated fuel cost of $66. You'll mainly travel on the Keystone Shortway and US 62, with only 16% of the drive on highways, suggesting a more local, turn-heavy experience. This route remains within the Northeast region, traversing familiar landscapes as you head south. Plan for two stops along the way to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
State Highway 60
14.4 mi
18m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
North Main Street
9.9 mi
14m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 194 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,076 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,665
Quietest
1 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on West 6th Street
0.4 mi·58 sec·West 6th Street
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 60
0.2 mi·22 sec·Maple Avenue
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Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi·22 sec·Lamphere Street
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Continue on NY 60
1.9 mi·2 min·Bennett Road
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Enter roundabout
115 ft·2 sec
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Continue
436 ft·6 sec
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Merge onto NY 60
7.1 mi·8 min·State Highway 60
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Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi·51 sec·North Main Street
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Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 60
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Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
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Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi·36 sec·NY-60
12
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi·2 min·NY-60
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Continue on NY 60
3.8 mi·5 min·North Main Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
15
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
16
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
17
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
18
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
20
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
21
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
22
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
24
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
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Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
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Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
30
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
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Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
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Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
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Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
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At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
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Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
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Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
45
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
46
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
47
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
48
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
50
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
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Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
55
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
56
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
57
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
59
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
61
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi·45 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
62
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 9
Exit 1AToward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside DriveUse the slight right lane.
65
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx
66
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.5 mi·7 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
67
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 23AToward US 9 South: BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
68
Turn sharp left onto US 9
2.2 mi·3 min·Broadway
69
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8.5-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight hours and get a good portion of the driving done. Utilize your two planned stops strategically, perhaps breaking up the longest stretch of 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when on less traveled local roads, as services might be more spread out. The $66 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting this roughly 400-mile excursion.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.8 miles from Dunkirk, NY, or about 4h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.8 miles or 4h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 199.8 miles or 4h 35m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 13m
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 Dunkirk, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dunkirk, NY
Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Yonkers, NY
Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Dunkirk, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 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 41
5 decision points cluster between mile 382.3 and 392.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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382.3 mi into trip|~8h 2m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
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387.8 mi into trip|~8h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
388 mi into trip|~8h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
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391.9 mi into trip|~8h 15m in|US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
392.3 mi into trip|~8h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, River...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.64 one way
$129.29 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg140 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$70.15
$140.30
premium
$4.85
$76.27
$152.54
diesel
$4.80
$75.45
$150.90
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$65
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.9
1
$41.96
$19.18
Efficient EV
99.9
1
$34.97
$15.98
EV Truck/SUV
159.8
1
$55.94
$25.57
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Dunkirk, NY
Morning
in Dunkirk on Sunday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
N 0 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
NW 5 to 10 mph6% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
3 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
8h 29m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 385.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 385.8
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 385.8
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 385.8
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...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 385.8
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 385.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 399.6-mile trip, with only 16% of the route on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on roads like the Keystone Shortway, PA 948, and US 62. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a chance to settle in. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, be prepared for a more varied driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local areas.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
69 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 382.3 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 41 significant decision points across 399.6 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 382.3 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 387.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 388 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,842 ft86 ft
Total Climb
3,088 ft
Total Descent
3,616 ft
Highest Point
1,842 ft
~114.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,756 ft
Notable High Points
1,579 ft at ~199.8 miles+530 ft prominence
1,580 ft at ~285.4 miles+704 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 200 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 34 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 382.3 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 387.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 388 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 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.
