Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from Morristown, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
360.5 mi
580 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 3m
★
6 AM
7h 14m
8 AM
7h 36m
10 AM
7h 22m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 23m
5 PM
7h 35m
8 PM
7h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Morristown, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 360.5 miles and takes about 7h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, State Highway 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 221.9 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
180.2 miles from Morristown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 221.9 mi | 4h 18m |
| State Highway 12 | 35.1 mi | 46m |
| State Highway 37 | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| State Route 37 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Van Allen Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 221.9 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 37
9.2 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 37
3
Continue on NY 37
0.9 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
4
Continue on NY 37
18 mi
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20 min
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State Highway 37
5
Continue on NY 37
16 mi
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18 min
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State Route 37
6
Merge onto US 11
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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US 11
7
Enter roundabout onto US 11
204 ft
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3 sec
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Mill Street
8
Continue on US 11
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
9
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
314 ft
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7 sec
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Public Square
10
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
1.7 mi
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3 min
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State Street
11
Turn right onto NY 12
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Gifford Street
12
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi
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9 min
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Van Allen Road
13
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 12
14
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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Main Street
15
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
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38 sec
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High Street
16
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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County Road 14
17
Continue on NY 12
11 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 12
18
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dayan Street
19
Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi
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1 min
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South State Street
20
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Utica Boulevard
21
Continue on NY 12
20 mi
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23 min
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Bea Luck Road
22
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
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51 sec
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State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Erwin Parkway
24
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
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30 min
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State Highway 12
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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38 sec
26
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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State Route 49
27
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
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1 min
Toward I 90
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward I 90 East
31
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
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1 hr 36 min
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New York State Thruway
32
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
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2 hr 16 min
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New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi
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24 min
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New York State Thruway
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
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1 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
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10 min
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Yonkers Avenue
39
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
40
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
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5 sec
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South Broadway
Use the left lane.
41
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
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 180.2 miles from Morristown, NY, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.9 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 79 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.2 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 59m
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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, NY
This is one driving day of about 360.5 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Morristown, 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 New York State Thruway for about 221.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.2 miles from Morristown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Indian Castle Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Guilderland Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sloatsburg Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Iroquois Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pattersonville Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Schuyler Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Mohawk Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.2 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
1.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 212.7 and 360.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
212.7 mi into trip
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~4h 18m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
6
350 mi into trip
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~6h 59m in
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I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
350.9 mi into trip
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~7h 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
359.1 mi into trip
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~7h 11m 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
360.4 mi into trip
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~7h 14m in
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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
$58.59 one way
$117.18 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $63.41 | $126.83 |
| premium | $4.87 | $69.06 | $138.13 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $76.68 | $153.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.09
New York State Thruway
(221.9 mi)
$11.09
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
$59
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Salmon Run Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Watertown, NY
Tesla
8 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV - Watertown
Watertown, NY
CHARGESMART_EV
8 DCFC
Aldi Yorkville TUL36
Yorkville, NY
RED_E
8 DCFC
North Utica Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Utica, NY
Tesla
8 DCFC
Aldi TUL 14 Watertown
Watertown, NY
RED_E
4 DCFC
Davidson Ford
Watertown, NY
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Schulyer Service Plaza
Frankfort, NY
APPLEGREEN
4 DCFC
Denny's Red Roof Inn (Herkimer, NY)
Herkimer, NY
Electrify America
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
EV Connect: 3
APPLEGREEN: 3
Tesla: 2
RED_E: 2
Blink Network: 2
VIALYNK: 1
CHARGESMART_EV: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.85 | $17.30 |
| Efficient EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.54 | $14.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.2 | 1 | $50.47 | $23.07 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Morristown, NY
Afternoon in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NE 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
E 10 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM 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
3 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
7h 14m 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 360.5
View on nps.gov
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 360.5
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 124.3
View on nps.gov
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 360.5
View on nps.gov
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 360.5
View on nps.gov
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 360.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
360.5 mi in 7h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 221.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 212.7 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 360.5 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 212.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 350 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 350.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morristown, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
127.8 mi in
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~2h 39m
Boston
212.7 mi in
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~4h 18m
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via New York State Thruway
About the Cities
Starting in Morristown, 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 7h 14m. Total distance: 360.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 221.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.09 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 29 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 212.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 350 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 350.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fort Stanwix 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 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.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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