Origin
Munsey Park, NY
Afternoon in Munsey Park on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munsey Park, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munsey Park, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
Munsey Park to Yonkers is 22.3 miles and takes about 40m via Northern Boulevard, Cross Bronx Expressway, and Bronx River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is mostly straightforward, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two areas. You'll encounter a mix of road types, so be prepared for a slight change in driving conditions. With just 40 minutes estimated travel time, it's an easy addition to a longer travel day or a standalone errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munsey Park, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Remington Road
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Remington Road
2
Turn right onto Hunt Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunt Lane
3
Turn left onto Manhasset Woods Road
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Manhasset Woods Road
4
Turn right onto NY 25A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
9
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
14
Merge onto BR
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
328 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
18
Merge onto MP
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto HH
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
24
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
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 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
20.2 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
40m 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?
Nearly half of this 22.3-mile drive, about 47%, is on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on Northern Boulevard, covering 4.6 miles. The route transitions between highway driving and surface streets, offering a mixed driving profile. Expect urban merging and traffic patterns as you navigate through the Bronx.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Northern Boulevard.
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 5 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 20 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Munsey Park, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Cross Island Parkway North
5 mi in
|
~10m
Bronx
7.5 mi in
|
~14m
New England
7.5 mi in
|
~14m
Bronx River Parkway North
14.1 mi in
|
~25m
White Plains
14.1 mi in
|
~25m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
19.4 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Munsey Park, NY
Full guide →Manhasset is a hamlet in Nassau County, on Long Island, in 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 40m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Northern Boulevard. 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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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