Stephentown to Yonkers is 130.7 miles and takes about 3h 6m via NY 22 and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region from its rural beginnings to its more suburban end. With 97% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward shot for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.4 miles from Stephentown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 22
80.7 mi
1h 58m
Saw Mill River Parkway
27.4 mi
37m
I 684
10.7 mi
12m
State Route 22
7.5 mi
10m
East Street
2.2 mi
3m
Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
State Highway 43
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
NY 22
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 58m
Traffic on I-684
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,918 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~160 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 4 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 Stephentown, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on NY 43
0.3 mi·33 sec·State Highway 43
2
Turn slight right onto NY 22
3.0 mi·4 min·NY 22
3
Continue on NY 22
2.2 mi·3 min·East Street
4
Continue on NY 22
0.7 mi·1 min·NY 22
5
Turn straight onto NY 22
0.8 mi·1 min·NY 22
6
Turn left onto NY 22
17 mi·22 min·NY 22
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 22
7.5 mi·10 min·State Route 22
8
Turn slight left onto NY 22
60 mi·1 hr 28 min·NY 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 684
11 mi·12 min·I 684
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 117: Saw Mill ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
27 mi·37 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
14
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
15
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and 130.7-mile length, this trip is comfortably a one-day drive. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic closer to Yonkers. There's only one recommended stop, suggesting you can push through most of it if needed, but a quick break halfway might be appreciated. Keep an eye on your fuel; with a $21 estimated cost, you'll want to ensure you start with a full tank or know where the next station is, especially since most of the drive is highway. The longest stretch is over 80 miles on NY 22, so plan your comfort stops accordingly.
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 65.4 miles from Stephentown, NY, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 Stephentown, 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 Stephentown, NY
This is one driving day of about 130.7 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Stephentown, 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 NY 22 for about 80.7 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 130.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7 mi into trip|~10m in|NY 22
Turn left onto NY 22
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip|~33m in|NY 22 / State Route 22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 22 / State Route 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
101.4 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
7
129.4 mi into trip|~3h 3m 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
130.7 mi into trip|~3h 6m 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
$21.24 one way
$42.48 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$22.99
$45.98
premium
$4.87
$25.04
$50.08
diesel
$5.40
$27.80
$55.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.72
$6.27
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
EV Truck/SUV
52.3
0
$18.30
$8.36
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 26, 2026
Origin
Stephentown, NY
Late night
in Stephentown on Sunday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
E 9 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
2 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
3h 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 130.7
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 130.7
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 130.7
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 130.7
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 130.7
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 130.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 97% of the 130.7 miles spent on major roadways. The longest stretch you'll experience without a significant change in road type is 80.7 miles on NY 22. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of your trip. The final portion will transition from highway driving to parkway and potentially more developed road conditions as you approach Yonkers.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 mi on NY 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 22 and Saw Mill River Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near NY 22.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (NY 22): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (NY 22 / State Route 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 101.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on NY 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (NY 22): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (NY 22 / State Route 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 101.4 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Yonkers, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
