This 366.7-mile journey from Louisville to Yonkers, NY, will take approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible day trip, though you'll want to get an early start to make the most of your day. With a fuel cost estimated at around $60, this drive sticks to local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share. The route primarily follows Highway 310, Highway 56, and North Main Street, offering a consistent driving experience. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing familiar New York landscapes.
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
178.3 miles from Louisville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118.6 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
77 mi
1h 30m
State Highway 56
38 mi
55m
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi
43m
New York State Thruway
20 mi
25m
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi
27m
State Route 3
14.8 mi
20m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,496 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,286
Quietest
1 AM
~113 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Louisville, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on Louisville-Raymondville Road
3.8 mi·13 min·Louisville-Raymondville Road
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Turn left onto NY 310
318 ft·9 sec·State Highway 310
3
Turn right onto NY 56
3.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 56
4
Continue on NY 56
4.8 mi·5 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on NY 56
3.6 mi·4 min·State Highway 56
6
Continue on NY 56
1.1 mi·3 min·Market Street
7
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi·39 sec·Elm Street
8
Turn right onto Park Street
248 ft·7 sec·Park Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Park Street
198 ft·7 sec·Park Street
10
Continue on NY 56
1.0 mi·2 min·Pierrepont Avenue
11
Continue on NY 56
31 mi·47 min·State Highway 56
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
15 mi·20 min·State Route 3
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Continue on NY 3
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Continue on NY 3
1.2 mi·2 min·Demars Boulevard
15
Continue on NY 3
0.1 mi·30 sec·Lake Street
16
Turn left onto NY 3
282 ft·12 sec·Mill Street
17
Turn right onto NY 30
0.2 mi·33 sec·East Park Street
18
Turn left onto NY 30
1.9 mi·3 min·Wawbeek Avenue
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Continue on NY 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Adirondack Trail
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Continue on NY 30
0.5 mi·46 sec·Moody Road
21
Continue on NY 30
18 mi·25 min·Adirondack Trail
22
Continue on NY 30
0.3 mi·42 sec·Lake Street
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Continue on NY 30
0.4 mi·58 sec·Adirondack Trail
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 28N
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 28N
25
Continue on NY 28N
2.5 mi·3 min·Newcomb Road
26
Continue on NY 28N
30 mi·41 min·State Highway 28N
27
Turn slight left onto CR 30
2.8 mi·4 min·A P Morse Highway
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Keep slight left at fork onto Donnelly Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Donnelly Road
29
Continue on CR 29
1.2 mi·1 min·County Highway 29
30
Continue on CR 19
4.8 mi·7 min·Olmstedville Road
31
Turn straight onto US 9
0.2 mi·38 sec·US 9
32
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.3 mi·33 sec·Valley Farm Road
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
34
Merge onto I 87
77 mi·1 hr 30 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
36
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
44
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
45
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
46
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 30-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 366.7-mile drive, an early morning departure from Louisville is highly recommended to maximize daylight. Plan for at least one stop to break up the journey and refuel, keeping the $60 fuel estimate in mind. While it's manageable as a single-day trip, be prepared for frequent adjustments as you navigate local roads rather than high-speed highways. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to posted speed limits on Highway 310 and Highway 56, as they can vary significantly between towns.
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 178.3 miles from Louisville, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 78 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.3 miles or 4h 17m 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 35m
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 Louisville, 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 Louisville, NY
This is one driving day of about 356.5 miles and 7h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Louisville, 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 87 for about 118.6 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 208.4 and 356.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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208.4 mi into trip|~4h 53m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
209.2 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
7
347 mi into trip|~7h 36m 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
355.2 mi into trip|~7h 48m 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
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356.5 mi into trip|~7h 50m 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
$57.67 one way
$115.34 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$62.58
$125.17
premium
$4.85
$68.04
$136.09
diesel
$4.80
$67.31
$134.63
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
New York State Thruway
(20 mi)$1.00
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
$58
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107
1
$37.43
$17.11
Efficient EV
89.1
1
$31.19
$14.26
EV Truck/SUV
142.6
1
$49.91
$22.82
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Louisville, NY
Late night
in Louisville on Monday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Areas Of Smoke
NW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
15 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 50m 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.
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 356.5
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 184.4
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 356.5
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 356.5
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 356.5
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 356.5
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' on this route, meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and road changes. With a 0% highway share, this isn't about cruising on interstates; instead, you'll be immersed in local thoroughfares like Highway 310, Highway 56, and North Main Street for the entire 366.7 miles. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly engaging with the road, making for a dynamic, albeit potentially slower, driving experience. This continuous interaction with local roads is the defining characteristic of this journey.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 208.4 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 356.5 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 208.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 347 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,683 ft86 ft
Total Climb
1,938 ft
Total Descent
2,069 ft
Highest Point
1,683 ft
~76.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,597 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Louisville, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
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 50m. Total distance: 356.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 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.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 208.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 347 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Saratoga National Historical Park and General Grant 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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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.
