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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Albion, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 29m

Distance

348.8 mi

561 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 19m ★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 50m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 49m
8 PM
7h 23m

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

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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ancient name for the island of Great Britain

Albion, NY

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Trip Overview

Yonkers to Albion is 348.8 miles and takes about 7h 29m via Long Mountain Parkway and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's primarily a highway trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. If you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points, this route offers a direct path.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

174.4 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 15m
New York State Thruway 47 mi 57m
I 81 39.3 mi 46m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
Eastern Expressway 15.3 mi 19m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 14.9 mi 17m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 9; NY 9A

181 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
4

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
5

Turn left onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 87 North
8

Merge onto I 87

17 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
12

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
13

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
18

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
19

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
20

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
21

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
22

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
25

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
26

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
27

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
28

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
29

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
30

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
31

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
32

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
33

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
34

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
35

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
36

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
37

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
39

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
40

Continue on I 490

15 mi · 19 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 490

4.8 mi · 6 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
42

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
45

Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
46

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
47

Turn left onto NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
48

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
49

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
50

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
51

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
52

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Wright Street
53

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
54

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
55

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
56

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
57

Turn straight onto NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
58

Continue on NY 31

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
59

Turn right onto NY 98

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street
60

Arrive at destination

NY 98

Trip Plan

For this 7h 29m drive, leaving Yonkers in the morning will allow you to arrive in Albion well before evening. With two planned stops, you can easily break up the 348.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel consumption, as the estimated cost is around $57. The longest stretch on Long Mountain Parkway is over 100 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before beginning that segment. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your pacing.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 174.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 77 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 174.4 miles or 3h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Yonkers, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 348.8 miles and 7h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

174 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 174.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 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 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 320.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
20 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
7
268.6 mi into trip | ~5h 49m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
268.8 mi into trip | ~5h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
299.7 mi into trip | ~6h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester
8
320.2 mi into trip | ~6h 53m in

Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.41 one way

$114.83 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $62.08 $124.17
premium $4.92 $67.60 $135.21
diesel $5.61 $77.01 $154.02

Estimated Tolls: $2.35

New York State Thruway (47 mi) $2.35

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

$57

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 104.6 1 $36.62 $16.74
Efficient EV 87.2 0 $30.52 $13.95
EV Truck/SUV 139.5 1 $48.83 $22.32

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albion, NY

Late night in Albion on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

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

17 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

7h 29m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 252.6
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 264.6
View on nps.gov
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
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
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
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
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

About 68% of this 348.8-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a significant amount of time cruising. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. Expect to encounter more frequent exits as you transition from highway segments to surface roads. The overall feel will be one of consistent forward motion, typical of longer highway stretches.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 348.8 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 268.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Yonkers, NY and Albion, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway, Albany and Brockport.

Palisades Parkway North

20 mi in | ~28m

Bear Mountain

20 mi in | ~28m

New York State Thruway

35.5 mi in | ~47m

Albany

177.3 mi in | ~3h 43m | via I 81

Brockport

320.2 mi in | ~6h 53m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Albion, NY

Full guide →

Albion is the county seat of Orleans County, New York and was founded in 1812.

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 7h 29m. Total distance: 348.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.35 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 Albion, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 268.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange 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 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Albion, 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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