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Trip from Union, NY to Yonkers, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

228.5 mi

368 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m

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

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Union, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 228.5-mile drive from Union to Yonkers, New York, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways, making it an efficient trip. You'll primarily navigate on NY 17, State Highway 8, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of around $38, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.

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

114.2 miles from Union, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 104.7 mi 2h 10m
State Highway 8 36.8 mi 41m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
County Road 16 11.8 mi 16m
New York State Thruway 10.2 mi 13m
State Route 80 8.8 mi 12m
Rexford Street 8.3 mi 9m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 104.7 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Kiley Road

73 ft · 4 sec · Kiley Road
2

Turn right onto CR 46

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delphi Road
3

Turn right onto NY 13

1.4 mi · 1 min · Rippleton Road
4

Continue on NY 13

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Route 13
5

Turn left onto NY 13; NY 80

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Continue on NY 13; NY 80

1.1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Street
7

Continue on NY 13; NY 80

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
8

Continue on NY 80

6.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 80
9

Continue on NY 26; NY 80

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 80
10

Continue on NY 26; NY 80

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
11

Turn left onto CR 16

12 mi · 16 min · County Road 16
12

Turn left onto NY 23

1.2 mi · 1 min · NY 23
13

Turn left onto CR 44

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 44
14

Turn right onto NY 12

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 12
15

Continue on NY 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
16

Turn left onto NY 23

8.3 mi · 9 min · Rexford Street
17

Turn right onto NY 8

18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
18

Continue on NY 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Airport Road
19

Continue on NY 8

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 8
20

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street
21

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.4 mi · 44 sec · State Highway 10
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
23

Merge onto NY 17

105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit onto US 6

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6
Exit 130A Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
25

Enter roundabout

346 ft · 4 sec
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
26

Continue

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
27

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

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.
29

Merge onto I 87; I 287

9.2 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
30

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
34

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
35

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
36

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
37

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 51-minute drive, departing in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $38, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 100 miles on NY 17, so plan for a fuel and rest break before or during that segment. Since this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best, but keeping an eye on traffic patterns entering the Yonkers area is a good idea.

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 114.2 miles from Union, NY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 50 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.2 miles or 2h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 57m

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 Union, 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 Union, NY

This is one driving day of about 228.5 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Union, 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 17 for about 104.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tarrytown, NY

114 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

Norwich, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pittsfield, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.2 miles from Union, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.7 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

Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nyack, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 21min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+18453534230

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2.5 mi

Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Nyack, New York

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+18453534230

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

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Cafe Weekend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Cresskill, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12016278005

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

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

Closter Cafe and Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Closter, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+12015647959

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Stony Point, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Liberty, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887187474

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

HondoGO Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Roscoe

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

East Branch Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

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

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

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

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12017681360

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 80.6 and 228.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
80.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward NY 17 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NY 17 East
8
208.3 mi into trip | ~4h 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
218.9 mi into trip | ~4h 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
227.2 mi into trip | ~4h 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
7
228.4 mi into trip | ~4h 51m 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

$36.96 one way

$73.93 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $40.11 $80.23
premium $4.85 $43.61 $87.23
diesel $4.80 $43.15 $86.29

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

$37

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.6 0 $23.99 $10.97
Efficient EV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14
EV Truck/SUV 91.4 1 $31.99 $14.62

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Union, NY

Morning in Union on Monday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Areas Of Smoke

SW 12 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:53PM EDT until July 18 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 1:37PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Monday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Areas Of Smoke

S 12 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:53PM EDT until July 18 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 1:37PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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

1 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

4h 51m 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 228.5
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 228.5
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 228.5
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 228.5
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 228.5
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 228.5
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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 228.5-mile trip, with 82% of your journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 104.7 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for sustained driving at highway speeds. While the majority is on main roads like NY 17, State Highway 8, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, the initial and final segments might offer a slightly different feel as you transition between them. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than focusing on winding scenic byways.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.7 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.6 miles in.

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 22 significant decision points across 228.5 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 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 208.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,642 ft 86 ft

Total Climb

1,197 ft

Total Descent

2,371 ft

Highest Point

1,642 ft

~130.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,556 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Union, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.

Palisades Interstate Parkway South

192.6 mi in | ~4h 4m

White Plains

208.3 mi in | ~4h 23m

New York State Thruway South

208.3 mi in | ~4h 23m

About the Cities

Starting in Union, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1791

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 4h 51m. Total distance: 228.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.7 miles on NY 17. 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 5 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 208.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.9 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Yonkers, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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