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Trip from Ransomville, 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

8h 28m

Distance

396.8 mi

639 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 21m ★
6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m

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

Downtown Ransomville, NY, NY

Ransomville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 396.8-mile journey from Ransomville, NY to Yonkers, NY is a significant drive, estimated to take about 8 hours and 28 minutes. Given its length and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip to allow for comfortable travel and breaks. You'll be navigating primarily on I-86, the New York State Thruway, and I-81, with a highway share of 57%. With an estimated fuel cost of $65 and planning for 2 stops, this route offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region. The drive is a mixed experience, making it a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer excursion.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

198.4 miles from Ransomville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 129.9 mi 2h 40m
New York State Thruway 106.5 mi 2h 4m
I 81 45.4 mi 54m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
South Transit Road 12.8 mi 16m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on NY 93

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Ridge Road
2

Continue on NY 93; NY 104

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
3

Turn right onto NY 93

3.0 mi · 5 min · Townline Road
4

Continue on NY 93

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Junction Road
5

Continue on NY 270

1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbell Boulevard
6

Turn left onto CR 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road
7

Continue on CR 123

1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Road
8

Turn right onto NY 78

13 mi · 16 min · South Transit Road
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 Use the right lane.
10

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 90

96 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
15

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
16

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
20

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
21

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
22

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
23

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
24

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
27

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
28

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
29

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
30

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

130 mi · 2 hr 40 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit onto US 6

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6
Exit 130A Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
35

Enter roundabout

346 ft · 4 sec
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
36

Continue

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
37

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 9E Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South Use the right lane.
39

Merge onto I 87; I 287

9.2 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
44

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
45

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
46

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
47

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour, 28-minute drive, consider splitting it into two days. This allows you to comfortably manage the 396.8 miles and make the most of your 2 planned stops without feeling rushed. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving, especially if you're traveling during shorter daylight months. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $65, and plan your refueling stops strategically, perhaps during your breaks. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of potential traffic congestion as you approach the Yonkers area, especially during peak commuting hours.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.4 miles from Ransomville, NY, or about 4h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 198.4 miles or 4h 21m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 198.4 miles or 4h 21m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 10m

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 Ransomville, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ransomville, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Yonkers, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Ransomville, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 129.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Poughkeepsie, NY

198 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Poughkeepsie, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Poughkeepsie, NY

198 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 198 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rochester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endicott, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.4 miles from Ransomville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

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

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

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

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

Cafe Weekend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Cresskill, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12016278005

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Closter Cafe and Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Closter, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+12015647959

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

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Quick Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18552703107

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

HondoGO Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

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

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

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

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

Ward O'Hara Agricultural

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13152527644

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 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.4 and 387.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
30.4 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
127 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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223.9 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward New York
8
376.6 mi into trip | ~7h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 9E Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
7
387.3 mi into trip | ~8h 14m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.32 one way

$130.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $70.63 $141.25
premium $4.92 $76.91 $153.81
diesel $5.61 $87.61 $175.22

Estimated Tolls: $5.32

New York State Thruway (106.5 mi) $5.32

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

$65

Tolls

$5

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$201–$311

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119 1 $41.66 $19.05
Efficient EV 99.2 1 $34.72 $15.87
EV Truck/SUV 158.7 1 $55.55 $25.40

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ransomville, NY

Late night in Ransomville on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

E 3 to 10 mph 31% 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

13 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

8h 28m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 133.9
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 120.5
View on nps.gov
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 388.2
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 388.2
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 388.2
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 388.2
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 mixed drive on this route, with 57% of your travel occurring on highways. The personality of the road shifts, offering stretches of faster-paced interstate driving interspersed with other road types. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 129.9 miles on I-86, giving you a good segment of consistent travel. This means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and potentially more varied conditions as you transition between major routes. The overall feel is one of covering ground effectively, with opportunities to see different aspects of the New York landscape.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.9 mi on I 86.

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 30.4 miles in.

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 31 significant decision points across 396.8 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 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ransomville, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.

Clyde

127 mi in | ~2h 38m

New York

223.9 mi in | ~4h 51m | via I 86; NY 17

Palisades Interstate Parkway South

360.9 mi in | ~7h 41m

White Plains

376.6 mi in | ~7h 59m

New York State Thruway South

376.6 mi in | ~7h 59m

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?

Solo Traveler

8h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.9 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.

Expect about $5.32 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 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.

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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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