Origin
Pleasant Valley, NY
Morning in Pleasant Valley on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Valley, 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
1h 32m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Valley, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
Pleasant Valley to Yonkers is 66.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a primarily highway experience for most of the trip, making it a straightforward and efficient connection between these two points. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 48 mi | 1h 5m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rossway Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 48 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 47
377 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Rossway Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rossway Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Rossway Road
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rossway Road
5
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
48 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
10
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
11
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Starting your drive in Pleasant Valley in the morning, perhaps after 9 AM, will help you avoid potential commuter traffic. Since this is a relatively short drive of under 2 hours, you won't need to plan for extensive stops. The longest stretch on the Taconic State Parkway is 48 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you begin this segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, so you should have plenty of budget for a full tank. The final part of the route involves surface streets, so be prepared for a change in pace as you approach Yonkers.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 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 1h 18m
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 Pleasant Valley, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant Valley, NY
This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 48 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 66.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Taconic State Parkway
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
$10.81 one way
$21.62 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| premium | $4.87 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $14.15 | $28.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 32m 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?
This route is 92% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on limited-access roads. The longest continuous stretch is 48 miles on the Taconic State Parkway. You'll transition to surface roads, like Main Street, for the final portion of your drive into Yonkers. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the trip, with the highway ending near your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near Taconic State Parkway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Pleasant Valley, 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 1h 32m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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