Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodhaven, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Woodhaven, NY to Yonkers, NY is 22.7 miles and takes about 40m via Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With most of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward connection that avoids extensive planning. Consider this a quick hop for when you need to get from one area to another without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Woodhaven, NY and Yonkers, NY.
Start on 85th Street
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Parkway
Continue on Forest Park Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto JR
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto BR
Take the exit
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto MP
Take the exit
Merge onto HH
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Woodhaven on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 67% of it on expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Van Wyck Expressway, where the longest continuous stretch is 3.8 miles. Expect a predominantly highway experience until you transition off the Bronx River Parkway and onto surface roads as you approach Yonkers. The density of exits and merges will be noticeable.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodhaven, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Bronx
Manhattan
New Haven Connecticut
Bronx River Parkway North
White Plains
Henry Hudson Parkway South
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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