Manlius to Yonkers is 240.7 miles and takes about 5h 9m via NY 17, State Highway 8, and Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region of the state down towards the metropolitan area. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a relatively straightforward and efficient trip. It's a solid choice for a single-day drive if you're looking to cover ground without too many detours.
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
120.4 miles from Manlius, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
104.7 mi
2h 10m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 104.7 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manlius, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on NY 92; NY 173
38 ft·6 sec·East Seneca Street
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Turn left
43 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right
46 ft·5 sec
4
Turn right
41 ft·5 sec
5
Turn right onto NY 92; NY 173
52 ft·1 sec·East Seneca Street
6
Take the exit onto NY 92
219 ft·6 sec·NY 92
7
Merge onto NY 92
0.4 mi·55 sec·Washington Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NY 92
4.0 mi·6 min·Cazenovia Road
9
Continue on NY 92
3.4 mi·4 min·Syracuse Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·US 20
11
Turn sharp right onto NY 13
5.8 mi·7 min·Rippleton Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NY 13
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Route 13
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Turn left onto NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
15
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
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Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
17
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
18
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
19
Turn left onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
20
Turn left onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
21
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
22
Turn right onto NY 12
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
24
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
25
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
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Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
27
Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
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Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
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Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
31
Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 10 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
33
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
34
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
35
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
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.
37
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
42
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
43
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
44
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
45
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving Manlius in the morning should allow you to reach Yonkers with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll have one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.7-mile stretch on NY 17, as services might be less frequent. The Palisades Interstate Parkway section will likely require your full attention due to potential traffic and varied speed limits as you get closer to the city.
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 120.4 miles from Manlius, NY, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 53 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.4 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
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 Manlius, 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 Manlius, NY
This is one driving day of about 240.7 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Manlius, 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 NY 17 for about 104.7 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 240.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.5 mi into trip|~13m in|NY 13 / Rippleton Road
Turn sharp right onto NY 13 / Rippleton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
220.5 mi into trip|~4h 41m 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...
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231.2 mi into trip|~4h 56m 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
239.4 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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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240.7 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
$38.94 one way
$77.88 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$42.26
$84.51
premium
$4.85
$45.94
$91.88
diesel
$4.80
$45.45
$90.90
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
$39
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.2
0
$25.27
$11.55
Efficient EV
60.2
0
$21.06
$9.63
EV Truck/SUV
96.3
1
$33.70
$15.40
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Manlius, NY
Night
in Manlius on Monday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Areas Of Smoke
SW 9 to 13 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Night
in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Areas Of Smoke
S 12 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
59°F
New Berlin, NY
120 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
4 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
5h 9m 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.
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 240.7
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 240.7
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 240.7
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 240.7
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 240.7
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 240.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 78% of this 240.7-mile drive. The longest stretch without a significant break is 104.7 miles, primarily on NY 17. Expect a good amount of cruising on well-maintained roads, but be prepared for the transition to more local roads as you navigate through different segments of your route. The density of exits may increase as you approach your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.7 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near NY 13 / Rippleton Road.
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 28 significant decision points across 240.7 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 8.5 miles (NY 13 / Rippleton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 231.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,532 ft86 ft
Total Climb
1,552 ft
Total Descent
2,059 ft
Highest Point
1,532 ft
~137.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,446 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manlius, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward 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 5h 9m. Total distance: 240.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.7 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.
Yes — we found about 6 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (NY 13 / Rippleton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 231.2 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 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.
