Manche Pani
Near the end, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
189.5 mi
305 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
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.
Richfield Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Richfield Springs, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 189.5 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
94.7 miles from Richfield Springs, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 90.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| State Highway 145 | 40.3 mi | 57m |
| Main Street | 25.8 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| NY 145 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield Springs, NY and Yonkers, NY.
Start on US 20
Turn right onto NY 145
At end of road, turn left onto NY 145
Turn left onto NY 7; NY 145
Turn right onto NY 145
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
Continue on NY 145
Turn straight onto NY 23
Turn right onto NY 32
Continue on NY 32
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
Take the exit
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
Arrive at destination
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.
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 42 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.7 miles or 2h 18m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Richfield Springs, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Richfield Springs, NY
This is one driving day of about 189.5 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from Richfield Springs, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Airmont, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Tombolinos Restaurant
Yonkers, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
Nyack, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+18453534230
Yoffee Coffee
Airmont, New York
Primavera Cafe & Restaurant
Monsey, New York
Near the end, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12018712182
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm
+18457874527
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Nyack, New York
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+18453534230
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm
+18453563100
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Monsey, New York
Hours: Closed
+18452019000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Cresskill, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12016278005
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 12–1:30 pm
+12019340030
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Mountainville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+17185493200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15186785665
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Beacon, New York
+18452372636
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12018948611
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.6 and 189.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto NY 145
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
$31.54 one way
$63.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.55 | $33.95 | $67.91 |
| premium | $4.99 | $37.21 | $74.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $39.92 | $79.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.53
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
$32
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.90 | $9.10 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.58 | $7.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.53 | $12.13 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Late night in Richfield Springs on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Yonkers on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
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
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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189.5 mi in 4h 13m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New York State Thruway.
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 29.6 miles in near NY 145.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 189.5 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 29.6 miles (NY 145): Navigation decision point; at 178.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richfield Springs, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
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 4h 13m. Total distance: 189.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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