This 403.9-mile journey from Ripley, NY to Yonkers, NY will take approximately 8 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. With a 16% highway share, it's more of a scenic local drive than a straight shot. Given the duration and the nature of the route, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue and truly enjoy the drive. Expect a fuel cost of around $66 for this trip, which includes two planned stops. You'll primarily be on roads like the Keystone Shortway and the Southern Tier Expressway as you travel within the Northeast region.
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
202 miles from Ripley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Southern Tier Expressway
18.3 mi
22m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
Sherman Road
9 mi
15m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on NY 76
2.4 mi·4 min·North State Street
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Continue on NY 76
9.0 mi·15 min·Sherman Road
3
Continue on NY 76
0.6 mi·1 min·Kipp Street
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Turn left onto NY 76; NY 430
506 ft·10 sec·West Main Street
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Turn right onto NY 76
0.1 mi·13 sec·Franklin Street
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Continue on NY 76
0.4 mi·37 sec·Osborne Street
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
18 mi·22 min·Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 60: Jamestown
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Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
12
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
13
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
16
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
18
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
20
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
23
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
25
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
31
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
33
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
34
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
35
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
36
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
37
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
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Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
40
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
41
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
42
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
43
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
44
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
48
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
50
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
52
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
53
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
55
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
57
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi·45 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
58
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 9
Exit 1AToward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside DriveUse the slight right lane.
61
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx
62
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.5 mi·7 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
63
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 23AToward US 9 South: BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
64
Turn sharp left onto US 9
2.2 mi·3 min·Broadway
65
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-day trip, aim for an early morning departure on your first day to maximize daylight hours. Plan your two stops strategically, perhaps breaking the drive roughly in half to allow for rest and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on longer stretches between services. Given the 8.5-hour total driving time, an overnight stay is essential; consider finding lodging around the halfway point of your longest stretch, the Keystone Shortway, to break up the journey comfortably.
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 202 miles from Ripley, NY, or about 4h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 89 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202 miles or 4h 40m 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 202 miles or 4h 40m
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 21m
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 Ripley, 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 Ripley, NY
Aim for roughly 202 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Yonkers, NY
Aim for roughly 202 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Ripley, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 42
5 decision points cluster between mile 386.6 and 396.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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386.6 mi into trip|~8h 10m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
392.1 mi into trip|~8h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
392.3 mi into trip|~8h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
396.2 mi into trip|~8h 23m in|US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
396.7 mi into trip|~8h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, River...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.48 one way
$132.97 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg141 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$71.89
$143.78
premium
$4.92
$78.28
$156.57
diesel
$5.61
$89.18
$178.35
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$66
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.3 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
121.2
1
$42.41
$19.39
Efficient EV
101
1
$35.34
$16.16
EV Truck/SUV
161.6
2
$56.55
$25.85
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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 20, 2026
Origin
Ripley, NY
Late night
in Ripley on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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.
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
15 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 37m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 390
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 390
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 390
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 390
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 390
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast interstate cruise, as only 16% of this route is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.7 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a more consistent pace before transitioning to more varied road conditions. This route offers a dynamic driving experience, blending stretches of open road with more intricate local segments, especially as you approach your destination.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 386.6 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 42 significant decision points across 403.9 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 386.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 392.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 202 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 386.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 392.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 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.
