Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Bedford Hills, NY
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This 27.3-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Bedford Hills, NY, is a quick 40-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With a highway share of 92%, you'll experience a predominantly highway-focused route. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option. Since there are no recommended stops, this drive is straightforward and efficient. You'll remain within the Northeast region throughout your trip, making it a simple local excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 25.1 mi | 36m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Babbitt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Bedford Hills, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 117
Turn left onto Adams Street
Turn right onto Babbitt Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 117: Bedford Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Bedford Hills on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 92% of the drive taking place on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on the Saw Mill River Parkway, where you'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 25.1 miles. This means you'll largely be on parkway roads, offering a consistent driving feel for most of the journey. The transition from Yonkers Avenue and Nepperhan Avenue onto the parkway sets the tone for the drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Yonkers Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
608 ft
Total Descent
344 ft
Highest Point
350 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
264 ft
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: 27.3 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 (92%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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