Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Late night in Greenburgh on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, 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
18m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 12.4-mile drive from Greenburgh to Yonkers in New York is easily manageable in just 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate local roads like NY 119 West, West Main Street, and Valley Avenue. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $2. This route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points within the Northeast region without a significant time commitment. You won't need to worry about breaking up the drive or finding overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Valley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
224 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
4
Turn right onto NY 119
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Valley Avenue
6
Take the ramp
168 ft
·
4 sec
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
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 2.1 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 119 / West Main Street
Turn right onto NY 119 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Valley Avenue
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 12.4-mile excursion. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily urban and suburban streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here, as the nature of the route suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. You'll be following roads like NY 119 West, West Main Street, and Valley Avenue, which means you'll experience the typical pace and traffic patterns of a local commute. This drive is all about direct, local navigation rather than open-road cruising.
86% 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: 10.9 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Yonkers Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.6 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NY 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenburgh, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
- • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
- • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA
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 18m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NY 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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