Yonkers to Baiting Hollow is 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m via the Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region of Yonkers to the Northeast region of Baiting Hollow. Given its mostly highway profile and short duration, it’s a straightforward trip ideal for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on the main highway, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
57.4 mi
1h 18m
Edwards Avenue
3.9 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
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 18m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~521 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 24 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Baiting Hollow, 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
57 mi·1 hr 18 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 71Toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, CalvertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
213 ft·6 sec
Toward Calverton, Baiting HollowUse the left lane.
26
Turn left onto CR 94
3.9 mi·7 min·Edwards Avenue
Toward Calverton, New YorkUse the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Sound Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Sound Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Sound Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1h 56m drive, consider leaving Yonkers mid-morning to avoid the most intense rush hour traffic. Since the drive is under two hours and has no planned stops, you can easily complete it in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $15, and plan your fill-up before you leave Yonkers or as soon as you're comfortably on the Long Island Expressway. Pay attention to exit numbers on the Long Island Expressway to help you anticipate the transition to local roads towards Baiting Hollow.
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 40 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baiting Hollow, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 56m.
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 57.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 75.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
8
75 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
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 71
Toward NY 24: Hampton Bays, Calverton
9
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Calverton, Baiting Hollow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Calverton, Baiting Hollow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.18 one way
$28.36 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$15.24
$30.49
premium
$5.24
$16.48
$32.96
diesel
$5.35
$16.83
$33.66
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
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.99
$3.20
EV Truck/SUV
32
0
$11.19
$5.11
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 May 29, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening
in Yonkers on Wednesday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
NW 7 to 12 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:24AM EDT until May 29 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:24AM EDT until May 29 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Baiting Hollow, NY
Evening
in Baiting Hollow on Wednesday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:24AM EDT until May 29 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 29 at 9:24AM EDT until May 29 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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 60.7
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...
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 16.5
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 16.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 80% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 57.4 miles on the Long Island Expressway. The transition from highway to surface roads like Edwards Avenue and Yonkers Avenue will likely involve navigating denser exit and entrance ramps as you approach your destination. Expect a focused driving experience with fewer turns for the majority of the trip.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Edwards Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 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; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
217 ft16 ft
Total Climb
330 ft
Total Descent
310 ft
Highest Point
217 ft
~40 mi in
Elevation Range
201 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 Baiting Hollow, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Calverton and New York.
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 56m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Baiting Hollow, 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 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; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Baiting Hollow, NY before heading back.
