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Trip from Rosendale, NY to Yonkers, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

84.8 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

Downtown Rosendale, NY, NY

Rosendale, NY

Jesús Mirón García

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Rosendale, NY, to Yonkers, NY? This 84.8-mile drive will take you approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure. You'll primarily be navigating on the New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Parkway, and State Highway 32. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this journey through the Northeast region is quite budget-friendly. Expect a route that involves frequent turns, so be prepared to adjust your navigation accordingly. It's a manageable distance that doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your travel plans.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.4 miles from Rosendale, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 65 mi 1h 17m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
State Highway 32 3.7 mi 5m
State Route 32 2.6 mi 4m
Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
North Chestnut Street 1.1 mi 1m
Yonkers Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Nepperhan Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 65 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

59 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NY 213

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right

112 ft · 7 sec
4

Turn right onto NY 32; NY 213

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 32
5

Continue on NY 32

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 32
6

Continue on NY 32

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
7

Turn left onto NY 32; NY 299

1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 87
9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Toward I 87
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York City
11

Merge onto I 87

45 mi · 51 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
18

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
19

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1-hour, 49-minute drive, flexibility is key. Consider departing early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Yonkers. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, the 84.8-mile distance allows for spontaneous breaks if needed. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates frequent adjustments will be necessary, particularly on the Saw Mill River Parkway and State Highway 32. With a fuel cost of around $14, refueling shouldn't be a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.4 miles from Rosendale, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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 Rosendale, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rosendale, NY

This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rosendale, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 65 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

42 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

Balmville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Rosendale, 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 65 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Primavera Cafe & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monsey, New York

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 60.6

Hours: Closed

+18452019000

Visit website

Yoffee Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Airmont, New York

0.8 mi

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Airmont, New York

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.7

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2.1 mi

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spring Valley, New York

2.3 mi

Primavera Cafe & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 60.6

Monsey, New York

Hours: Closed

+18452019000

Visit website

Yoffee Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.6

Airmont, New York

Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm

+18453563100

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.6

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 84.8

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 84.8

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.3

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.7

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.6

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.5

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Seton Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.8

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bannerman Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 30.3

Beacon, New York

+18452372636

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 84.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 84.8

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

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.8

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12018948611

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 84.8

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 84.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
7.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | NY 32; NY 299 / Main Street

Turn left onto NY 32; NY 299 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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.
7
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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
84.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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

$13.96 one way

$27.92 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.09 $30.19
premium $4.92 $16.44 $32.87
diesel $5.61 $18.72 $37.45

Estimated Tolls: $3.25

New York State Thruway (65 mi) $3.25

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

$14

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.87 $5.43

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Rosendale, NY

Evening in Rosendale on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

42 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

10 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

1h 49m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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.

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 84.7
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 84.7
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 84.7
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 84.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This isn't your typical highway cruise; the profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive.' While 17% of the route involves highway driving, including a significant 65-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the character shifts. You'll likely experience a mix of faster-paced highway sections and more intricate local roads with frequent changes in direction. Be ready to engage with the road as you transition between these different driving environments. The Saw Mill River Parkway and State Highway 32 will likely contribute to this more dynamic, less monotonous journey.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65 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 7.9 miles in near NY 32; NY 299 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 32; NY 299 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.3 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.

On the drive from Rosendale, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.

Saw Mill River Parkway South

75.3 mi in | ~1h 36m

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?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.25 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.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 32; NY 299 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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