Meredith to Yonkers is 151.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m via NY 17 and Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region towards the more densely populated areas closer to the city. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. Plan on spending most of your time on the road, making it ideal for a quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.7 miles from Meredith, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
68.7 mi
1h 22m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
State Highway 10
8.9 mi
12m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Hawleys-Downsville Road
7.5 mi
10m
US 6
7.1 mi
9m
State Highway 28
6.2 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 68.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on Saw Mill Road
171 ft·9 sec·Saw Mill Road
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Turn right onto Turnpike Road
0.2 mi·57 sec·Turnpike Road
3
Turn left onto NY 28
6.2 mi·9 min·State Highway 28
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 10; NY 28
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 10
8.9 mi·12 min·State Highway 10
6
Turn left onto CR 26
0.7 mi·59 sec·Hawleys-Downsville Road
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Continue on CR 26
6.9 mi·9 min·Hawleys-Downsville Road
8
Continue on CR 26
1.0 mi·1 min·Knox Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
508 ft·16 sec·State Highway 206
10
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
11
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
12
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
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Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
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Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
16
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
18
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
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Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
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Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
22
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
30
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
31
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 21-minute drive, consider leaving Meredith in the morning to avoid the worst of any potential traffic as you get closer to Yonkers. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $25, this trip is easy to manage. The longest stretch without a major change in road is 68.7 miles on NY 17, so you can settle in for a solid block of driving there. Remember that 81% of this route is on major roadways, so be prepared for highway speeds and typical exit/entrance ramp patterns.
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 75.7 miles from Meredith, NY, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 33 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
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 Meredith, 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 Meredith, NY
This is one driving day of about 151.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Meredith, 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 68.7 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 151.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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39.6 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
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131.3 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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
141.9 mi into trip|~3h 8m 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
150.1 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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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151.4 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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
$24.62 one way
$49.24 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$26.65
$53.30
premium
$4.87
$29.02
$58.05
diesel
$5.40
$32.23
$64.45
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
$25
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
16 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
Roscoe Diner - Tesla Supercharger
Roscoe, NY
Tesla
8 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)
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.91
$7.27
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.26
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.21
$9.70
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Meredith, NY
Late night
in Meredith on Sunday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
E 9 mph98% chanceLive forecast
43°F
Montgomery, NY
76 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
3 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
3h 21m 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
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 151.5
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 151.5
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 151.5
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 151.5
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 151.5
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 151.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 81% of this 151.5-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 68.7 miles along NY 17. Expect to transition from NY 17 onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway and then the New York State Thruway, so keep an eye out for the various exit numbers and interchanges. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges as you approach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.7 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 39.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 151.5 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 39.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.9 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 Meredith, 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.
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 3h 21m. Total distance: 151.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.7 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.
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 39.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Yonkers, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
