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Trip from Liberty, 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

2h 3m

Distance

97 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

Liberty, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 97-mile drive from Liberty, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. It’s a highway-focused trip, with 85% of the route utilizing major roads like NY 17, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, and the New York State Thruway. Given its manageable length and duration, it’s an ideal one-day excursion. You can expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this journey. Both your origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery and general environment consistent throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Liberty, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 52.6 mi 1h 3m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
New York State Thruway 10.2 mi 13m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
US 6 7.1 mi 9m
Yonkers Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Nepperhan Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 52.6 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
2

Continue on NY 52; NY 55

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Mill Street
3

Enter roundabout onto NY 52

64 ft · 3 sec · Mill Street
Toward Woodbourne
4

Continue on NY 52

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Mill Street
Toward Woodbourne
5

Enter roundabout onto NY 52

89 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 52
6

Continue on NY 52

0.3 mi · 33 sec · State Highway 52
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8

Merge onto NY 17

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 6

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6
Exit 130A Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
10

Enter roundabout

346 ft · 4 sec
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
11

Continue

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
12

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 9E Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto I 87; I 287

9.2 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
20

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
21

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You could depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or head out in the afternoon to avoid peak traffic. Consider leaving Liberty, NY, before 7 AM or after 10 AM to bypass the morning commute, and be mindful of potential congestion as you approach Yonkers. The estimated fuel cost of $16 makes this an affordable outing. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief break if needed, perhaps during the 52.6-mile stretch on NY 17.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.5 miles from Liberty, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 miles or 1h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

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 Liberty, 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 Liberty, NY

This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Liberty, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 52.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peekskill, NY

49 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

Wurtsboro, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Florida, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Liberty, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 97

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, New York

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spring Valley, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.2

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

2.2 mi

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2.6 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 97

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.4

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 97

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Primavera Cafe & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 76.2

Monsey, New York

Hours: Closed

+18452019000

Visit website

Cafe Weekend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97

Cresskill, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12016278005

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Yoffee Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.2

Airmont, New York

Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm

+18453563100

Visit website

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.2

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.1

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 55.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 55.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 55.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

HondoGO Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 69.3

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 41.6

Goshen, New York

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 41.6

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.9

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.6

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 97

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 97 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 52 / Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 52 / Mill Street toward Woodbourne

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward Woodbourne
8
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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
95.7 mi into trip | ~2h 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
97 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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

$15.97 one way

$31.93 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.27 $34.53
premium $4.92 $18.80 $37.60
diesel $5.61 $21.42 $42.83

Estimated Tolls: $0.51

New York State Thruway (10.2 mi) $0.51

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

$16

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Thompson Square Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Monticello, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Woodbury Common - Tesla Supercharger

Central Valley, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

QuickChek - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Healey Ford - Goshen

Goshen, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Silverlake Deli

Middletown, NY

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Friendly Acura of Middletown

Middletown, NY

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Simon Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet (Central Valley, NY)

Central Valley, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVolve NY Stony Point

Stony Point, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 2 VIALYNK: 1 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.66
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Liberty, NY

Late night in Liberty on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 2 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

5 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

2h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

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 97
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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 97
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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 97
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 97
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 97
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 97
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 97-mile journey, with 85% of the drive on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 52.6 miles on NY 17, offering a taste of uninterrupted highway travel. The route transitions through the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the New York State Thruway, maintaining a consistent high-speed profile for most of the trip. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a direct and efficient connection between two points in New York.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 52 / Mill Street.

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 15 significant decision points across 97 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 0.5 miles (NY 52 / Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.5 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.

Between Liberty, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains, New York State Thruway South and Saw Mill River Parkway South.

Palisades Interstate Parkway South

61.1 mi in | ~1h 15m

White Plains

76.8 mi in | ~1h 34m

New York State Thruway South

76.8 mi in | ~1h 34m

Saw Mill River Parkway South

87.5 mi in | ~1h 49m

About the Cities

Starting in Liberty, 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 2h 3m. Total distance: 97 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.51 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 52 / Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

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