Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY is 376.6 miles and takes about 8h 6m via I 86, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early, but it's better as an overnight trip. This drive stays within the Northeast, primarily traversing New York State. Given its mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll be covering a significant distance, so consider breaking it up to enjoy the scenery or simply to rest.
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
188.3 miles from Eden, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
129.9 mi
2h 40m
Southern Tier Expressway
104.5 mi
2h 2m
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi
37m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
Big Tree Road
13.2 mi
19m
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi
15m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Traffic on I-86
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,201 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,535
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
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 Eden, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on US 62
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
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Continue on US 62
3.1 mi·5 min·Gowanda State Road
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Continue on US 62; NY 75
0.5 mi·1 min·Pierce Avenue
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Continue on US 62
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 62
79 ft·2 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 62
156 ft·3 sec·Buffalo Street
8
Continue on US 62
0.5 mi·1 min·Buffalo Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 62
68 ft·2 sec·Buffalo Street
10
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·38 sec·Buffalo Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 62
91 ft·2 sec·South Park Avenue
12
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi·3 min·South Park Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto US 62
113 ft·2 sec·South Park Avenue
14
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·South Park Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 20
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwestern Boulevard
16
Turn right onto US 20A
2.6 mi·3 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on US 20A
1.5 mi·2 min·West Quaker Street
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Continue on US 20A
5.2 mi·8 min·Quaker Road
19
Continue on US 20A
0.3 mi·43 sec·Hamburg Street
20
Enter roundabout onto US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
35 ft·0 sec·Hamburg Street
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Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
99 ft·1 sec·Hamburg Street
22
Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
1.8 mi·4 min·Main Street
23
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi·15 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Varysburg Road
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Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi·2 min·West Buffalo Road
26
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi·8 min·West Buffalo Street
27
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi·10 min·Perry Center Road
28
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi·3 min·Perry Road
29
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi·1 min·Mount Morris Road
30
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi·4 min·North Main Street
31
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi·7 min·Sonyea Road
32
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
33
Merge onto I 390
33 mi·37 min·Genesee Expressway
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Merge onto I 86
105 mi·2 hr 2 min·Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi·2 hr 40 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
37
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
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Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
39
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9EToward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway SouthUse the right lane.
41
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 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.
43
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
46
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
47
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
For this 8-hour drive, consider leaving Eden, NY early in the morning to maximize daylight, or plan for an overnight stop to make the 376.6 miles more manageable. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive into roughly two equal segments of around 4 hours each. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading into longer stretches like the 129.9 miles on I 86, and budget around $61 for gas. The highway profile means you'll have plenty of service areas, but always be aware of your surroundings.
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 188.3 miles from Eden, NY, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 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 83 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.3 miles or 4h 12m 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 188.3 miles or 4h 12m
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 6h 49m
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 Eden, 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 Eden, NY
Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Yonkers, NY
Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Eden, 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 I 86 for about 129.9 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 203.7 and 376.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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203.7 mi into trip|~4h 30m in|I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New York
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356.4 mi into trip|~7h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
7
367.1 mi into trip|~7h 52m 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
7
375.3 mi into trip|~8h 4m 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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376.6 mi into trip|~8h 6m 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
$60.92 one way
$121.85 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$66.11
$132.23
premium
$4.85
$71.88
$143.76
diesel
$4.80
$71.11
$142.22
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
New York State Thruway
(10.2 mi)$0.51
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
$61
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$191–$301
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113
1
$39.54
$18.08
Efficient EV
94.2
1
$32.95
$15.06
EV Truck/SUV
150.6
1
$52.72
$24.10
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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
Eden, NY
Late night
in Eden on Monday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Smoke
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
NW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Hamilton, NY
188 mi in
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
7 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 6m 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.
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 376.6
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 376.6
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 376.6
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 376.6
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 376.6
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 376.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 79% of the 376.6 miles on freeways like I 86. You'll experience a long stretch of 129.9 miles on I 86 before needing to navigate more varied road types. Expect a dense section of exits and potential traffic as you approach the Yonkers area. The Genesee Expressway and Southern Tier Expressway segments also contribute to the highway feel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.9 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Southern Tier Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 203.7 miles in near I 86; NY 17.
Driving Effort9/10
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 24 significant decision points across 376.6 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 203.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 356.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,472 ft86 ft
Total Climb
1,211 ft
Total Descent
1,948 ft
Highest Point
1,472 ft
~269 mi in
Elevation Range
1,386 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eden, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
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 129.9 miles on I 86. 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 188 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.51 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.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 203.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 356.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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.
