Trip from Rome, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

248.6 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 55m

8 AM

5h 22m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 1m

3 PM

5h 6m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 47m

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

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Rome, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

Rome, NY to Yonkers, NY is 248.6 miles and takes about 4h 54m via New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region of Rome to the more populated Northeast area around Yonkers. The majority of this drive utilizes the New York State Thruway, offering a straightforward path south. With a recommended one-day drive time and a modest fuel cost, it's a manageable trip for most drivers looking to cover ground efficiently.

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

124.3 miles from Rome, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	221.9 mi	4h 18m
NY 49	14.4 mi	17m
Saw Mill River Parkway	7.8 mi	10m
Erie Boulevard East	1.1 mi	2m
Yonkers Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Nepperhan Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
North James Street	0.2 mi	<1m
I 790	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 221.9 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 26

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North James Street

Turn left onto NY 26; NY 46; NY 49; NY 69

1.1 mi · 2 min · Erie Boulevard East

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 49; NY 69

0.8 mi · 1 min · NY 49; NY 69

Continue on NY 49; NY 365

14 mi · 16 min · NY 49; NY 365

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward Genesee Street South

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 90 East

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 54m estimated drive time, leaving Rome, NY in the morning should allow you to reach Yonkers, NY with plenty of daylight to spare. You only have one scheduled stop suggested, but with 221.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, consider a brief break near the end of that segment to refresh before hitting surface roads. The fuel cost is estimated at $40, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach the Yonkers area, especially during peak commuting hours, as this can add time to your final approach.

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 124.3 miles from Rome, NY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.9 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.3 miles or 2h 26m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rome, 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 Rome, NY

This is one driving day of about 248.6 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Rome, 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 New York State Thruway for about 221.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pleasant Valley, NY

124 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

Carlisle, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.3 miles from Rome, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.9 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 · around the midpoint

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Delmar, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 6m in / 2h 49m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15184399111

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Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

2.3 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2.5 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 6m in / 2h 49m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nyack, New York

2 mi

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

2.8 mi

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Delmar, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15184399111

Visit website

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

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

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Albany, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15184381144

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15182806277

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

Mi Ecuador Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Rensselaer, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15182750565

Visit website

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Nyack, New York

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+18453534230

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15183937720

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

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

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

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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

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

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

2 mi from route

Pinti Field

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rome, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13153366000

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

The Stanley Theatre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13157244000

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

Utica Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13157380472

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

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 100.8 and 248.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

100.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

238.1 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

239 mi into trip | ~4h 41m 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

247.2 mi into trip | ~4h 52m 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

248.5 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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

$40.40 one way

$80.80 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.47	$43.73	$87.46
premium	$4.87	$47.63	$95.25
diesel	$5.40	$52.88	$105.76

Estimated Tolls: $11.09

New York State Thruway (221.9 mi) $11.09

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

$40

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.6	0	$26.10	$11.93
Efficient EV	62.2	0	$21.75	$9.94
EV Truck/SUV	99.4	1	$34.80	$15.91

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 25, 2026

Origin

Rome, NY

Late night in Rome on Sunday

Local time

2:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

SE 6 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

2:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Rain Showers

SE 10 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

42°F

Pleasant Valley, NY

124 mi in

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 9% of this drive on highways, with a significant 221.9-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway. After that initial long haul, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. This means you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially more frequent stops as you get closer to Yonkers. Pay attention to the density of exits and entrances on the Thruway, as this can impact your overall travel time.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 221.9 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 100.8 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 12 significant decision points across 248.6 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 100.8 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239 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 Rome, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.

Genesee Street South

15.9 mi in | ~19m

Boston

100.8 mi in | ~1h 59m | via New York State Thruway

About the Cities

Starting in Rome, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1870

Rome is a city of 32,000 people (2020) in Central New York State, not far from Utica.

Top landmarks

• Fort Stanwix National Monument — NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places

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 54m. Total distance: 248.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 221.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.09 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.

Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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