Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Chester, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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This short 17-mile drive from Port Chester, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is easily manageable in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $3, you won't break the bank getting there. The route primarily uses local roads like New England Thruway and Yonkers Avenue, with no significant highway driving. Its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be navigating city streets rather than cruising on an interstate. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick journey within the Northeast region, with no need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester, NY and Yonkers, NY.
Start on NY 120A
Turn slight right onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Highway
Continue on Cross Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Norman Rockwell Boulevard
Continue on Norman Rockwell Boulevard
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West Lincoln Avenue
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Norman Rockwell Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Port Chester on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 17-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through established local roads, including stretches on the New England Thruway and Yonkers Avenue. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition back to more frequent turns. This route won't feel like a monotonous highway grind; instead, prepare for a more engaged driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in direction as you make your way through the area.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near I 95 / New England Thruway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (Norman Rockwell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Port Chester, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Rochelle along the way.
New Rochelle
Founded 1660
Port Chester is a village in Westchester County, New York.
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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