Origin
Greenville, NY
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 8-mile drive from Greenville to Yonkers in New York is designed for a single day, taking only about 14 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Saw Mill River Parkway, with portions of Jackson Avenue and Fort Hill Road also part of the journey. With a low fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is very budget-friendly. The profile is a mixed drive, suggesting a varied experience rather than a monotonous stretch. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Fort Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ardsley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tompkins Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 3.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
79 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ardsley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto Fort Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hill Road
5
Turn slight right
165 ft
·
9 sec
6
Turn slight right onto Jackson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Avenue
7
Continue on Old Jackson Avenue
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Jackson Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Avenue
9
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Tompkins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Tompkins Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
14
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
15
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ardsley Road
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
8 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
$1.32 one way
$2.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
14m 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 mixed drive on this short 8-mile route, with 38% of it being on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 3.1 miles along the Saw Mill River Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The roads will likely change character as you transition from parkway driving to local streets like Jackson Avenue and Fort Hill Road. This blend means you'll experience both flowing traffic and more urban road conditions. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 8 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Ardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Ardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): 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.
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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