Origin
Union, NY
Late night in Union on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, 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
4h 51m
Distance
228.5 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Union, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
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
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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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 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
$37.61 one way
$75.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 10 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
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
3 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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~4h 23m
New York State Thruway South
208.3 mi in
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~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.
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 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.
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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