Origin
Fowler, NY
Morning in Fowler on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fowler, 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
6h 38m
Distance
327.6 mi
527 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 27m
★
6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fowler, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fowler, NY to Yonkers, NY is 327.6 miles and takes about 6h 38m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, beginning in the Northeast region and concluding in the same area. Expect a local driving experience with some highway stretches. It's a manageable one-day journey, perfect for those looking to cover ground efficiently without an overnight commitment. Keep in mind the road profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive mixed with highway, so plan for a dynamic trip.
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
163.8 miles from Fowler, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 221.9 mi | 4h 18m |
| State Highway 12 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| State Route 3 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 221.9 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fowler, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Little York Road
78 ft
·
10 sec
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Little York Road
2
Turn left onto Balmat-Fowler Road
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Balmat-Fowler Road
3
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi
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9 min
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State Highway 812
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Highway 812
5
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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State Street
6
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
8
Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian River Road
9
Continue on NY 812
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Indian River Road
10
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
12
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
13
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Ross Road
14
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
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Bea Luck Road
15
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 12
16
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
·
11 min
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Erwin Parkway
17
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
19
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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State Route 49
20
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
24
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
25
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, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi
·
24 min
·
New York State Thruway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
32
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
33
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
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South Broadway
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given this is a 6h 38m drive, starting your trip in Fowler, NY, earlier in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. While it's a single-day trip, the "Turn-heavy local drive" profile suggests planning for at least one stop. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel, especially since the longest highway stretch is over 220 miles. The $54 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices is always a good idea. Keep an eye out for the transitions between State Highway 12, Bea Luck Road, and the New York State Thruway, as these shifts will be key to navigating the route efficiently.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.8 miles from Fowler, NY, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.9 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 72 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.8 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 25m
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 Fowler, 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 Fowler, NY
This is one driving day of about 327.6 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Fowler, 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 221.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.8 miles from Fowler, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 179.9 and 327.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
179.9 mi into trip
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~3h 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
6
317.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 23m in
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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.
7
318 mi into trip
|
~6h 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
7
326.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 36m 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
327.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 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
$53.93 one way
$107.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $58.31 | $116.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.50 | $126.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.33 | $144.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.09
New York State Thruway
(221.9 mi)
$11.09
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
$54
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.40 | $15.72 |
| Efficient EV | 81.9 | 0 | $28.67 | $13.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131 | 1 | $45.86 | $20.97 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
19 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
6h 38m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 327.6
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 327.6
View on nps.gov
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 90.4
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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 327.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
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 327.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
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 327.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is described as a "Turn-heavy local drive," with only 18% of the journey on highways, primarily the New York State Thruway. You'll experience a dynamic drive, transitioning between faster highway sections and more winding local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 221.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel before you navigate through more intricate local routes. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that demands attention and adaptability.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 221.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 179.9 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 327.6 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 179.9 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 318 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fowler, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
94.9 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Boston
179.9 mi in
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~3h 42m
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via New York State Thruway
About the Cities
Starting in Fowler, 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 6h 38m. Total distance: 327.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 221.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.09 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 179.9 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 318 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fort Stanwix 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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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.
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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