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Trip from Long Beach, NY to Yonkers, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

city in Nassau County, New York, United States, suburb of NYC

Long Beach, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

Long Beach, NY to Yonkers, NY is 35.4 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Long Island region to the greater New York City area. It's a relatively short drive, making it suitable for a quick transit or a day trip. The route offers a mix of urban and suburban driving, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions. This is a straightforward option for getting between these two points without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 5.1 mi 7m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Long Beach Road 3.7 mi 7m
Cross Bronx Expressway 3.2 mi 4m
Bronx River Parkway 2.7 mi 4m
Francis Lewis Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
Broadway 2.1 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Traffic on I-295

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,766 veh/hr typical · worst 2,167

Quietest

2 AM

~199 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

378 ft · 28 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Park Avenue

347 ft · 5 sec · East Park Avenue
3

Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard

168 ft · 17 sec · Monroe Boulevard
4

Turn left onto East Park Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Park Avenue
5

Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard

522 ft · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
8

Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

200 ft · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue
10

Turn left onto NY 27

5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
12

Merge onto BP

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Belt Parkway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Exit 22 Toward Springfield Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto NY 27

438 ft · 19 sec · North Conduit Avenue
15

Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard

2.0 mi · 3 min · Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto NY 25

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Hillside Avenue
18

Turn left onto I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the left lane.
19

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
20

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
24

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
25

Merge onto BR

2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 9 Toward Gun Hill Road Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Take the ramp

328 ft · 8 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
29

Merge onto MP

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South Use the slight right lane.
31

Merge onto HH

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
32

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight right at fork

393 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34

Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A

2.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway
35

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Where to Stop

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

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corona, NY

18 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Long Beach, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
11.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Springfield Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward Springfield Boulevard
8
15.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 295 / Clearview Expressway

Turn left onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
7
26.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue
9
33.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23 Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
9
33.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt P...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.75 one way

$11.51 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $6.23 $12.45
premium $4.87 $6.78 $13.56
diesel $5.40 $7.53 $15.06

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$7

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Long Beach, NY

Morning in Long Beach on Sunday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Corona, NY

18 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

58m 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?

About 38% of this 35.4-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on Sunrise Highway, covering 5.1 miles. The route transitions from highway segments to surface roads, with the latter making up the majority of the drive. Expect a mixed driving experience with opportunities for both faster travel and navigating more local traffic patterns.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 28 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 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 Long Beach, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains and Henry Hudson Parkway South.

Belt Parkway West

10.8 mi in | ~18m

Bronx River Parkway North

27.1 mi in | ~43m

White Plains

27.1 mi in | ~43m

Henry Hudson Parkway South

32.5 mi in | ~53m

About the Cities

Starting in Long Beach, NY

Full guide →

“City by the Sea” · Founded 1623

Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, on an island across from Long Island, New York.

Top landmarks

  • Cobble Villa — historic home located at Long Beach in Nassau County, New York

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 58m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. 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.

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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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