This 82.1-mile drive from Yonkers, NY to Aquebogue, NY is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey on major roadways like the Long Island Expressway and Yonkers Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. You'll find this drive efficient for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stay, making it ideal for a weekend excursion or a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
58.9 mi
1h 20m
Old Country Road
3.6 mi
7m
Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
New England Thruway
1.8 mi
2m
Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Aquebogue, 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 right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi·5 min·Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi·39 sec·Mount Vernon Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
221 ft·11 sec·West Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto West 1st Street
84 ft·3 sec·West 1st Street
7
Turn right onto South 11th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·South 11th Avenue
8
Continue on Mundy Lane
0.5 mi·1 min·Mundy Lane
9
Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
0.2 mi·26 sec·Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
10
Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West
0.5 mi·1 min·Kingsbridge Road West
11
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
218 ft·6 sec·South 5th Avenue
12
Continue on Dyre Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Dyre Avenue
13
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Steenwick Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway
0.3 mi·32 sec·New England Thruway
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95 South
16
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi·2 min·New England Thruway
17
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
23
Merge onto I 495
59 mi·1 hr 20 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 73Toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient
25
Keep slight left at fork
492 ft·14 sec
Toward CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient
26
Turn straight onto CR 58
2.3 mi·5 min·Old Country Road
Use the left lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 58
108 ft·6 sec·Old Country Road
Toward Aquebogue, Greenport, Orient
28
Continue on CR 58
1.3 mi·2 min·Old Country Road
Toward Aquebogue, Greenport, Orient
29
Continue on NY 25
0.4 mi·51 sec·Main Road
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on NY 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Route 25
31
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart Yonkers early to bypass potential traffic, especially if traveling on a weekday. While there are no recommended stops in the data, the longest stretch of 58.9 miles on the Long Island Expressway means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the latter half of this drive, and consider a quick break around the halfway point if needed, even if not explicitly designated.
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 41.1 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aquebogue, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 58.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 76.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Yonkers Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
9.7 mi into trip|~18m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
17.1 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
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 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
17.3 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
7
76.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.51 one way
$27.03 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.61
$29.23
premium
$4.92
$15.91
$31.83
diesel
$5.61
$18.13
$36.25
Estimated Tolls: $6.66
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)$0.11
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.62
$3.94
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Aquebogue, NY
Late night
in Aquebogue on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
48 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
2h 1m 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.
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...
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...
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 59.5
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...
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 11.3
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 82.1-mile journey. With 81% of the route on major roads, you'll spend most of your time on the Long Island Expressway and other similar thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 58.9 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent, faster pace. While the profile is largely highway, transitions onto roads like Old Country Road will offer slight variations, but the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Old Country Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Yonkers Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 82.1 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 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
226 ft15 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
287 ft
Highest Point
226 ft
~35.2 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
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 Aquebogue, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Greenport, Orient and Cr 58 East: Greenport.
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 2h 1m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.66 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. 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 Aquebogue, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aquebogue, NY before heading back.
