Wawarsing, NY to Yonkers, NY is 89.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 51 minutes via NY 17 and Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region with itself. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day trip, it's ideal for a quick transition between areas or a straightforward commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Wawarsing, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
29.4 mi
34m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
United States Highway 209
13.9 mi
16m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
US 6
7.1 mi
9m
North Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
Kingston Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wawarsing, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on US 209; NY 55
2.6 mi·2 min·United States Highway 209
2
Continue on US 209
1.8 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on US 209
11 mi·11 min·United States Highway 209
4
Continue on US 209
1.1 mi·1 min·Kingston Avenue
5
Continue on US 209
0.8 mi·1 min·United States Highway 209
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto NY 17
29 mi·34 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
9
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
11
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
19
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
20
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 51 minutes for this 89.4-mile trip, it's best suited for a single day. You can easily complete this drive in one go without needing to split it up, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $15 for the trip; plan your fill-up before you leave Wawarsing or at one of the many service areas along NY 17. The Palisades Interstate Parkway, a significant portion of this route, often has moderate traffic, so consider this when planning your arrival in Yonkers.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Wawarsing, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
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 Wawarsing, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wawarsing, NY
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Wawarsing, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 29.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 89.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
79.8 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
88 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
89.3 mi into trip|~1h 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
$14.53 one way
$29.06 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$15.73
$31.45
premium
$4.87
$17.13
$34.25
diesel
$5.40
$19.02
$38.03
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Woodbury Common - Tesla Supercharger
Central Valley, NY
Tesla
12 DCFC
QuickChek - Tesla Supercharger
Middletown, NY
Tesla
8 DCFC
Healey Ford - Goshen
Goshen, NY
CHARGESMART_EV
6 DCFC
HondoGo - Ellenville, NY
Ellenville, NY
EVGATEWAY
4 DCFC
Trudy Resnick Farber Center
Ellenville, NY
VIALYNK
4 DCFC
Silverlake Deli
Middletown, NY
VIALYNK
4 DCFC
Friendly Acura of Middletown
Middletown, NY
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Simon Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet (Central Valley, NY)
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Wawarsing, NY
Late night
in Wawarsing on Sunday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain
NE 3 mph75% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
NE 8 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
48°F
Buchanan, NY
45 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
2 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
1h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 82% of the 89.4 miles on them. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 29.4 miles on NY 17. The remainder of your drive will be on surface roads, likely involving more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach Yonkers. Expect a relatively smooth ride with plenty of exits along the primary highway segments.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.8 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 Wawarsing, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains, New York State Thruway South and Saw Mill River Parkway 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 1h 51m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 29.4 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.
