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Trip from Herkimer, 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

4h 20m

Distance

219.6 mi

353 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in New York, United States of America

Herkimer, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 219.6-mile drive from Herkimer, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to the Saw Mill River Parkway and Yonkers Avenue for the final stretch. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, this trip offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The route is designed for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for a total of one stop along the way to break up the drive.

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

109.8 miles from Herkimer, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 208.8 mi 4h 3m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
Yonkers Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Nepperhan Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Mohawk Street 0.5 mi 1m
West State Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Bellinger Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Broadway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 208.8 mi, about 4h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herkimer, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on West Albany Street

41 ft · 8 sec · West Albany Street
2

Turn left onto North Main Street

73 ft · 7 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto NY 5; NY 28

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West State Street
4

Turn left onto South Bellinger Street

515 ft · 24 sec · South Bellinger Street
5

Turn right onto Mohawk Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mohawk Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 90 East
8

Merge onto I 90

71 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
9

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.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
16

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
17

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 4-hour and 20-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure. To make the most of your 219.6-mile journey, consider an early morning departure from Herkimer to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Yonkers. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $36, you have flexibility in pacing. Pay attention as you transition off the New York State Thruway onto the Saw Mill River Parkway; this change in road type is where the drive becomes more 'turn-heavy local drive' and requires your full attention.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.8 miles from Herkimer, NY, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.8 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 48 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.8 miles or 2h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

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 Herkimer, 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 Herkimer, NY

This is one driving day of about 219.6 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Herkimer, 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 208.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

110 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

Amsterdam, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hudson, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.8 miles from Herkimer, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.7

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

1.8 mi

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

2.1 mi

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.7

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.7

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15183937720

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 62.7

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15182806277

Visit website

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 78.4

Albany, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.4

Delmar, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15184399111

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.5

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 219.6

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 219.6

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 219.6

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 47.1

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Quick Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.1

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18552703107

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.7

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Herkimer, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 47.1

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 188.2

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62.7

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 172.5

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 219.6

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Seton Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 219.6

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 219.6

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 219.6

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 219.6

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

African Art Museum of the SMA

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 219.6

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12018948611

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 219.6

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 219.6

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 219.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 East
8
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
7
210 mi into trip | ~4h 7m 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
218.3 mi into trip | ~4h 18m 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
219.5 mi into trip | ~4h 20m 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

$36.15 one way

$72.30 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $39.09 $78.17
premium $4.92 $42.56 $85.13
diesel $5.61 $48.48 $96.97

Estimated Tolls: $10.44

New York State Thruway (208.8 mi) $10.44

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

$36

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.9 0 $23.06 $10.54
Efficient EV 54.9 0 $19.22 $8.78
EV Truck/SUV 87.8 1 $30.74 $14.05

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Jun 22, 2022

Origin

Herkimer, NY

Morning in Herkimer on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a route with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, despite 40% of it being on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on the New York State Thruway, covering a significant 208.8-mile stretch uninterrupted. As you progress, the drive will transition from the main highway to more local roads, including the Saw Mill River Parkway and Yonkers Avenue. This means the road's character shifts, offering a mix of faster highway travel and more involved local driving as you approach Yonkers.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.8 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 219.6 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.9 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210 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.

On the drive from Herkimer, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

71.9 mi in | ~1h 25m | via New York State Thruway

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 4h 20m. Total distance: 219.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 208.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.44 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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.9 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Yonkers, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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