This 374.8-mile journey from Hartland, NY to Yonkers, NY will take approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $61, this route is designed as a single-day trip, though you might want to factor in one stop for a break. The drive predominantly uses local roads, with no highway segments, offering a more grounded travel experience through the Northeast. This is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments as you navigate your way south. It's a good option if you prefer a less hurried, more connected-to-the-landscape approach to covering distance.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.4 miles from Hartland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
129.9 mi
2h 40m
I 81
45.4 mi
54m
New York State Thruway
40.3 mi
48m
Western Expressway
20.1 mi
26m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
State Route 31
11.2 mi
12m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
State Highway 41
9.8 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on Hartland Road
2.8 mi·4 min·Hartland Road
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Continue on CR 103; CR 108
0.3 mi·56 sec·Main Street
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Turn left onto NY 31
4.7 mi·6 min·Rochester Road
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Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi·2 min·Telegraph Road
5
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi·5 min·Maple Ridge Road
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Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi·56 sec·East Center Street
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Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Million Dollar Highway
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Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi·8 min·State Route 31
10
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi·2 min·West Avenue
11
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
12
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
13
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
14
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
15
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
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Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·Wright Street
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Continue on NY 31
408 ft·5 sec·Public Square
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Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
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Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
20
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
21
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
22
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
23
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
24
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
25
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
27
Merge onto I 490
20 mi·26 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
29
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft·7 sec
32
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
33
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
Use the left lane.
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
35
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
37
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
38
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
39
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
40
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
41
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
42
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
43
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
44
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
45
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
46
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
47
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
48
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
49
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
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.
51
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
52
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
53
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
54
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
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.
56
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
57
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
61
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
62
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
63
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
64
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 23-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting your trip from Hartland, NY, early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. Plan for one stop along the 374.8 miles to stretch your legs and perhaps refuel; the estimated $61 fuel cost should cover your needs. Because this route has no highway segments, pay close attention to your GPS and road signs as you'll be making frequent turns. Be mindful of speed limits in towns and villages you pass through.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.4 miles from Hartland, NY, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 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 82 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.4 miles or 4h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 41m
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 Hartland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, NY
This is one driving day of about 372.8 miles and 7h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Hartland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 102.9 and 371.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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102.9 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
199.9 mi into trip|~4h 22m 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
8
352.6 mi into trip|~7h 30m 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
363.2 mi into trip|~7h 45m 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
371.4 mi into trip|~7h 56m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.37 one way
$122.73 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$66.36
$132.71
premium
$4.92
$72.26
$144.51
diesel
$5.61
$82.31
$164.62
Estimated Tolls: $2.01
New York State Thruway
(40.3 mi)$2.01
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
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.8
1
$39.14
$17.89
Efficient EV
93.2
1
$32.62
$14.91
EV Truck/SUV
149.1
1
$52.19
$23.86
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Hartland, NY
Late night
in Hartland on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 10 mph31% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Union, NY
186 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.
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
13 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
7h 59m 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.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 115.7
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 102.8
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 372.8
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 372.8
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 372.8
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 372.8
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' experience for the entirety of this 374.8-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Main Street, Rochester Road, and Telegraph Road, without the benefit of high-speed highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch of driving isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and intersections. This route will likely feel very much like you're driving through communities rather than bypassing them.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
64 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.9 miles in.
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 33 significant decision points across 372.8 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 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 352.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartland, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 59m. Total distance: 372.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.9 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.01 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 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 352.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 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.
