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Trip from Ticonderoga, 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

5h 5m

Distance

240.9 mi

388 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 52m ★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m

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

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town in New York

Ticonderoga, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 240.9-mile journey from Ticonderoga, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is manageable in about 5 hours and 5 minutes, making it a solid day trip. You'll primarily travel on I-87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, with some time on Lake Shore Drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $40, this drive through New York's Northeast region offers a mixed experience. While the majority of your travel will be on the highway, the route provides a practical way to cover the distance efficiently. Planning for one main stop should be sufficient for this length of drive.

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

120.4 miles from Ticonderoga, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 54 mi 1h 4m
Lake Shore Drive 31.8 mi 53m
New York State Thruway 20 mi 25m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
State Highway 9N 4.9 mi 6m
I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector 0.9 mi 1m
Yonkers Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Montcalm Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Montcalm Street
2

Enter roundabout onto NY 9N

85 ft · 2 sec · Hague Road
3

Continue on NY 9N

468 ft · 13 sec · Hague Road
4

Continue on NY 9N

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9N
5

Continue on NY 9N

7.4 mi · 12 min · Lake Shore Drive
6

Continue on NY 9N

0.3 mi · 27 sec · State Highway 9N
7

Continue on NY 9N

24 mi · 40 min · Lake Shore Drive
8

Take the ramp

272 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 87
9

Merge onto I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 87 South
11

Merge onto I 87

54 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
21

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
22

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider leaving Ticonderoga in the morning to arrive in Yonkers with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 118.6-mile stretch on I-87, as services can be spaced out. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this trip, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination comfortably.

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 120.4 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 53 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.4 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

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 Ticonderoga, 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 Ticonderoga, NY

This is one driving day of about 240.9 miles and 5h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Ticonderoga, 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 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Greater Manchester, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stockport, NY

120 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.

Popular next leg

Stockport, NY to Yonkers, NY

106.9 mi · 2h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Wilton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stockport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.4 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 240.9

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50 mile 240.9

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 240.9

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 68.8

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 12–3 pm

+15183164456

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240.9

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

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 240.9

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 189.3

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 189.3

Cornwall, New York

+18455343899

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 189.3

Cornwall, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 189.3

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Bolton Boat Tours and Water Sports on Lake George

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 34.4

Diamond Point, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15189551349

Visit website

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 240.9

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Daleys Adventure Boat Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 34.4

Kattskill Bay, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+15184698745

Visit website

Children's Museum at Saratoga

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 68.8

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15185845540

Visit website

Sky Zone Queensbury

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 51.6

Queensbury, New York

Hours: 1–8 pm

+15187414449

Visit website

Seton Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 240.9

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 240.9

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Shaker Heritage Society

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 86

Albany, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15184567890

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 92.7 and 240.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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92.7 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
93.5 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York
7
231.3 mi into trip | ~4h 52m 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
239.5 mi into trip | ~5h 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
240.8 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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

$39.65 one way

$79.31 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $42.88 $85.76
premium $4.92 $46.69 $93.38
diesel $5.61 $53.19 $106.38

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

New York State Thruway (20 mi) $1.00

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.3 0 $25.29 $11.56
Efficient EV 60.2 0 $21.08 $9.64
EV Truck/SUV 96.4 1 $33.73 $15.42

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ticonderoga, NY

Afternoon in Ticonderoga on Sunday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Stockport, NY

120 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

5h 5m 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.

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 240.9
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 66.4
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 240.9
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 240.9
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 240.9
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 240.9
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 55% of it being highway travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 118.6 miles on I-87, allowing for a good pace. While much of the drive utilizes the efficiency of the Adirondack Northway, you'll also experience sections like Lake Shore Drive, offering a different feel. This blend means you can cover ground quickly for a good portion of the trip, interspersed with moments on less direct roads.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.7 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 240.9 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 92.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 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.

Between Ticonderoga, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

92.7 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 87

New York

92.7 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 87

Buffalo

92.7 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 87

About the Cities

Starting in Ticonderoga, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1804

Top landmarks

  • • Fort Ticonderoga — 18th-century star fort in northern New York in the United States

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 5h 5m. Total distance: 240.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.00 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 92.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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