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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Bangor, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
340 mi
547 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
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6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
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Bangor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Yonkers to Bangor is 340 miles and takes about 7 hours 12 minutes via New York State Thruway, Adirondack Northway, and Adirondack Trail, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the busy Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a good option for a single-day drive, primarily using major roadways for most of the way. Expect a mix of highway travel and surface roads as you head north.
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
170 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 137.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Adirondack Northway | 97.7 mi | 1h 53m |
| Adirondack Trail | 31 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| Cascade Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Street | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Saranac-Placid Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 137.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,496 veh/hr typical · worst 3,286
Quietest
1 AM
~113 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Bangor, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY 9A
181 ft
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11 sec
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South Broadway
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Ashburton Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 9A
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward I 87 North
8
Merge onto I 87
26 mi
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34 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
112 mi
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2 hr 9 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
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12 min
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I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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NY 787
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
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3 min
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NY 7
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
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1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
16
Merge onto I 87
98 mi
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1 hr 53 min
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Adirondack Northway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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31 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
18
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi
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2 min
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US Highway 9
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 73
20
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 9N
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 73
22
Continue on NY 73
5.3 mi
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7 min
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Cascade Road
23
Turn slight left onto CR 35
3.6 mi
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6 min
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Old Military Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
4.9 mi
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7 min
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Saranac-Placid Road
25
Continue on NY 86
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Lake Flower Avenue
26
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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River Street
27
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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Church Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
490 ft
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12 sec
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Bloomingdale Avenue
29
Turn right onto NY 86
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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Broadway Street
30
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Lake Colby Drive
31
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi
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4 min
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Harrietstown Road
32
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 86
33
Continue on NY 86
3.7 mi
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5 min
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Easy Street
34
Turn right onto NY 30
31 mi
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42 min
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Adirondack Trail
35
Continue on NY 30
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Finney Boulevard
36
Turn sharp left onto NY 11B
5.3 mi
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7 min
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Franklin Street
37
Arrive at destination
NY 11B
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Aim to leave Yonkers in the morning to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive effectively. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially after you leave the New York State Thruway, as services might be more spread out on the Adirondack Trail. Planning your fuel stops around the 137.7-mile Thruway segment could be a smart move.
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 170 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.7 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 75 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, 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 340 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 New York State Thruway for about 137.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Sloatsburg Service Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
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High Peaks Welcome Center
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Plattkill Service Area
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Clifton Park Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 252.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.2 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
141.1 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
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 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
150.7 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
6
252.6 mi into trip
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~5h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.26 one way
$110.51 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $59.81 | $119.62 |
| premium | $4.87 | $65.14 | $130.27 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $72.32 | $144.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.89
New York State Thruway
(137.7 mi)
$6.89
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
$55
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102 | 1 | $35.70 | $16.32 |
| Efficient EV | 85 | 0 | $29.75 | $13.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136 | 1 | $47.60 | $21.76 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
SE 6 to 9 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Bangor, NY
Evening in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Mostly Clear
E 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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
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 12m 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.
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
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 175.9
View on nps.gov
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
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
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
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
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...
17 mi from route
~42 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?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 11% of the drive on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 137.7 miles, on the New York State Thruway. After that, you'll transition to roads like the Adirondack Northway and Adirondack Trail, which will feel more like cruising through towns and countryside. Be prepared for more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds once you're off the main Thruway.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137.7 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road.
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 24 significant decision points across 340 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 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bangor, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.
Troy
141.1 mi in
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~2h 49m
Saratoga Springs
150.7 mi in
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~3h 3m
Glens Falls
154 mi in
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~3h 7m
Keene Valley
252.6 mi in
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~5h 2m
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 Bangor, NY
Full guide →Founded 1806
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 12m. Total distance: 340 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 137.7 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.89 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.
Yes — we found about 21 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 Bangor, 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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 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, Saratoga National Historical Park and General Grant 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bangor, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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