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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

282.6 mi

455 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 55m ★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m

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

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Downtown Rose, NY, NY

Rose, NY

Jamie Kimball

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 282.6-mile journey from Rose, NY, to Yonkers, NY, a drive that will take approximately 6 hours and 7 minutes. Primarily following I-86, I-81, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the drive on major expressways. With a projected fuel cost of $47, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll experience a straightforward drive across New York State, moving from one part of the Northeast to another. Consider this a practical, efficient way to cover the distance.

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

141.3 miles from Rose, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 129.9 mi 2h 40m
I 81 45.4 mi 54m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
State Route 414 11.9 mi 16m
New York State Thruway 10.2 mi 13m
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

Traffic on I-81

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,020 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~94 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 3 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 414

64 ft · 1 sec · State Route 414
2

Continue on NY 414

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on NY 414

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Route 414
4

Continue on NY 414

1.0 mi · 1 min · Glasgow Street
5

Continue on NY 414

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Mill Street
6

Continue on NY 414

7.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 414
7

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
8

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

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
9

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
11

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
12

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
13

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
14

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
15

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
16

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
17

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
18

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
19

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
20

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
21

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
23

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

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.
25

Take the exit onto US 6

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6
Exit 130A Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
26

Enter roundabout

346 ft · 4 sec
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
27

Continue

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
28

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

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.
30

Merge onto I 87; I 287

9.2 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
31

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
35

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
36

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
37

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
38

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour, 282.6-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Rose, NY, to avoid potential traffic as you approach Yonkers. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. The longest stretch without a major change in roadway is 129.9 miles on I-86, so plan a fuel and rest stop before or after this segment. Your estimated fuel cost is $47, so ensure your tank is full before you begin. This route is designed for a single day, so you have flexibility in pacing your journey.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.3 miles from Rose, NY, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 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 62 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.3 miles or 3h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 1m

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 Rose, 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 Rose, NY

This is one driving day of about 282.6 miles and 6h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Rose, 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 86 for about 129.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livingston Manor, NY

141 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

Otisco, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bainbridge, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.3 miles from Rose, 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.

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

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

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Lynkwell Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Middletown, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

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

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

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

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

African Art Museum of the SMA

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12018948611

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 109.7 and 282.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
109.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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
262.4 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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
273.1 mi into trip | ~5h 53m 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
281.3 mi into trip | ~6h 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
282.6 mi into trip | ~6h 7m 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

$45.93 one way

$91.86 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $49.71 $99.42
premium $4.87 $54.14 $108.28
diesel $5.40 $60.11 $120.23

Estimated Tolls: $0.51

New York State Thruway (10.2 mi) $0.51

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

$46

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.8 1 $29.67 $13.56
Efficient EV 70.7 0 $24.73 $11.30
EV Truck/SUV 113 1 $39.56 $18.09

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 17, 2026

Origin

Rose, NY

Evening in Rose on Saturday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Saturday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 7 mph 26% 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

26 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

6h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the 282.6 miles spent on major interstates. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, particularly on I-86, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted segment of 129.9 miles. The Palisades Interstate Parkway at the end offers a change of pace, though the overall character remains dominated by efficient highway travel. You'll find the journey progresses smoothly with minimal deviations from high-speed roadways, making it a predictable and direct experience.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 109.7 miles in near I 86; NY 17.

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 22 significant decision points across 282.6 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 109.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.1 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 Rose, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.

New York

109.7 mi in | ~2h 30m | via I 86; NY 17

Palisades Interstate Parkway South

246.7 mi in | ~5h 20m

White Plains

262.4 mi in | ~5h 38m

New York State Thruway South

262.4 mi in | ~5h 38m

About the Cities

Starting in Rose, NY

Full guide →

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 6h 7m. Total distance: 282.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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.

Expect about $0.51 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 109.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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.

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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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