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Trip from Queensbury, NY to Yonkers, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

202.2 mi

325 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in New York, United States

Queensbury, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 202.2-mile drive from Queensbury, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 6 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-87, also known as the Adirondack Northway and New York State Thruway, it's a highway-focused trip that makes for a perfect single-day adventure. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this route offers an economical way to travel south within New York State. The majority of the drive is on major highways, offering a consistent pace. You'll be covering a significant distance, so planning for one stop along the way is recommended. This trip is ideal for those seeking efficiency and direct travel between these two points.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101.1 miles from Queensbury, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 46.8 mi 55m
New York State Thruway 20 mi 25m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
Ridge Road 3.5 mi 5m
Quaker Road 1.9 mi 3m
Sunnyside Road East 0.8 mi 1m
Aviation Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queensbury, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on CR 39

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunnyside Road East
2

Turn left onto NY 9L

3.5 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
3

Turn right onto NY 254; CR 70

1.9 mi · 3 min · Quaker Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on NY 254

0.7 mi · 1 min · Aviation Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 87 South Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Merge onto I 87

47 mi · 55 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
16

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
17

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 4-hour duration, this trip is best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Queensbury in the morning to maximize daylight and arrive in Yonkers with ample time. With only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the drive around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch is over 118 miles, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out on the Thruway, and your estimated fuel cost is around $33 for the entire trip.

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 101.1 miles from Queensbury, NY, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 44 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.1 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

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 Queensbury, 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 Queensbury, NY

This is one driving day of about 202.2 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Queensbury, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Orange County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Windsor, NY

101 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

Watervliet, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hudson, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.1 miles from Queensbury, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

2.7 mi

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

2.8 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 12–3 pm

+15183164456

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Athens, New York

Hours: Closed

+18389450702

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

Visit website

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Children's Museum at Saratoga

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15185845540

Visit website

American Italian Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–2 pm

+15184351979

Visit website

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Gansevoort, New York

+15185844353

Visit website

Seton Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 54.1 and 202.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York
7
192.7 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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
200.9 mi into trip | ~4h 4m 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
202.2 mi into trip | ~4h 6m 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

$33.28 one way

$66.57 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $35.99 $71.98
premium $4.92 $39.19 $78.38
diesel $5.61 $44.64 $89.29

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

New York State Thruway (20 mi) $1.00

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

$33

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.7 0 $21.23 $9.71
Efficient EV 50.6 0 $17.69 $8.09
EV Truck/SUV 80.9 1 $28.31 $12.94

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 17, 2026

Origin

Queensbury, NY

Late night in Queensbury on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 7 to 10 mph 29% chance 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

23 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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 202.2
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 27.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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 202.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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 202.2
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 202.2
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 202.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 63% of this 202.2-mile journey. The dominant roads are I-87, the Adirondack Northway, and the New York State Thruway, meaning you'll be on well-maintained, high-speed interstates for a substantial portion of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is an impressive 118.6 miles on I-87, allowing for extended periods of steady driving. While the highway forms the backbone of this route, the consistent nature of these major arteries suggests a predictable driving experience. You'll primarily be navigating through New York's landscape on these primary corridors.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.1 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 202.2 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 54.1 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.9 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 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 Queensbury, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

54.1 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 87

New York

54.1 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 87

Buffalo

54.1 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 87

About the Cities

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 4h 6m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.00 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 54.1 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.9 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Saratoga National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Yonkers, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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