Sloan, NY to Yonkers, NY is 371.3 miles and takes about 7h 51m via I 86, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a largely highway route that should feel familiar to anyone who's driven similar interstates. Given its length and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day drive, making it a convenient option if you need to get between these two points 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.6 miles from Sloan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
129.9 mi
2h 40m
Southern Tier Expressway
104.5 mi
2h 2m
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi
37m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi
15m
Aurora Expressway
10.7 mi
12m
Big Tree Road
10.5 mi
15m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Traffic on I-86
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,201 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,535
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Sloan, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on Gates Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Gates Street
2
Turn left onto Crocker Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Crocker Street
3
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·Franklin Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 240
1.6 mi·3 min·Harlem Road
5
Turn left onto NY 354
2.1 mi·3 min·Clinton Street
6
Turn right onto NY 277
0.9 mi·1 min·Union Road
7
Take the ramp
264 ft·6 sec
Toward NY 400
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward NY 400 South: East AuroraUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NY 400
11 mi·12 min·Aurora Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
11
Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78
0.1 mi·12 sec·Main Street
12
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi·15 min·Big Tree Road
13
Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Varysburg Road
14
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi·2 min·West Buffalo Road
15
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi·8 min·West Buffalo Street
16
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi·10 min·Perry Center Road
17
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi·3 min·Perry Road
18
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi·1 min·Mount Morris Road
19
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi·4 min·North Main Street
20
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi·7 min·Sonyea Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
22
Merge onto I 390
33 mi·37 min·Genesee Expressway
23
Merge onto I 86
105 mi·2 hr 2 min·Southern Tier Expressway
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi·2 hr 40 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
26
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
27
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward 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 9EToward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway SouthUse 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 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse 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 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse 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.
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Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 51m drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Yonkers. You'll have two planned stops, which should be sufficient for stretching your legs and refueling. With a fuel cost estimated at $60, keep an eye on your gas gauge, particularly during the 129.9-mile stretch on I 86 where services might be less frequent. This drive is manageable in one day, so you have flexibility in planning your stops.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.6 miles from Sloan, NY, or about 4h 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 82 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.6 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
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 Sloan, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sloan, NY
This is one driving day of about 371.3 miles and 7h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Sloan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 369.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
7
198.4 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
351.1 mi into trip|~7h 23m 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
361.7 mi into trip|~7h 38m 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
369.9 mi into trip|~7h 49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.07 one way
$120.13 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$65.18
$130.36
premium
$4.85
$70.87
$141.74
diesel
$4.80
$70.11
$140.22
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
$60
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.4
1
$38.99
$17.82
Efficient EV
92.8
1
$32.49
$14.85
EV Truck/SUV
148.5
1
$51.98
$23.76
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Sloan, NY
Late night
in Sloan on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Smoke
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Hamilton, NY
186 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
8 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
7h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 371.3
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 371.3
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 371.3
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 371.3
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 371.3
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 371.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 83% of this route on highways, expect most of your time behind the wheel to be on the interstate. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 129.9 miles, primarily on I 86 and the Southern Tier Expressway. You'll notice the exits become more frequent as you approach the urban areas near your destination. The Genesee Expressway will also contribute to the highway driving 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 Southern Tier Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
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 25 significant decision points across 371.3 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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.4 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,650 ft86 ft
Total Climb
2,925 ft
Total Descent
3,452 ft
Highest Point
1,650 ft
~79.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,564 ft
Notable High Points
1,461 ft at ~26.5 miles+791 ft prominence
1,650 ft at ~79.6 miles+604 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sloan, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 51m. Total distance: 371.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 51m 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.
Yes — we found about 21 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.4 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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.
