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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Broad Channel, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

29.1 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Yonkers, NY

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Broad Channel, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Yonkers, NY, your journey to Broad Channel, NY, covers approximately 29.1 miles and is estimated to take around 53 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The primary roads guiding you are the Van Wyck Expressway and Cross Bay Boulevard, with a portion on the Bronx River Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of about $5, this is an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The overall experience offers a mixed drive, suitable for a quick and efficient transition between locations within New York.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Van Wyck Expressway 7.1 mi 9m
Cross Bay Boulevard 4.6 mi 11m
Bronx River Parkway 2.8 mi 4m
South Broadway 2.3 mi 4m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Belt Parkway 1.7 mi 2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Cross Bronx Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Van Wyck Expressway — 7.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 9; NY 9A

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto HH

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 24 Toward Mosholu Parkway Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto MP

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Gun Hill Road
7

Take the ramp

429 ft · 10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
8

Continue on this road

385 ft · 9 sec · this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
9

Merge onto BR

2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Exit 4 Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

457 ft · 15 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
13

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
16

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

7.1 mi · 9 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 1W Toward Belt Parkway West
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 1W Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto BP

1.7 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 55 sec
Exit 17S Toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways Use the right lane.
23

Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard

4.6 mi · 11 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto West 14th Road

81 ft · 13 sec · West 14th Road
25

Arrive at destination

West 14th Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward Mosholu Parkway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 24 Toward Mosholu Parkway
8
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

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 4 Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washing...
8
9.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

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 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
9
22.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1W Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
24.3 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways

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

Use the right lane. Exit 17S Toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.16 one way

$10.33 round trip

$4.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.85 $5.55 $11.10
premium $5.24 $6.00 $12.00
diesel $5.35 $6.13 $12.26

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$7

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.06 $1.40
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.07 $1.86

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 24, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Wednesday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Rain

E 10 to 15 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 24 at 12:11AM EDT until May 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 2:24PM EDT until May 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Broad Channel, NY

Evening in Broad Channel on Wednesday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Rain

E 28 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 24 at 12:11AM EDT until May 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 2:24PM EDT until May 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a notable 7.1-mile segment on the Van Wyck Expressway. The Bronx River Parkway offers a different feel before transitioning to Cross Bay Boulevard. Expect a blend of efficient expressway travel and more localized road conditions as you approach your destination. This dynamic changes as you progress, moving from more urban expressways to routes closer to the water.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 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

179 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

181 ft

Total Descent

262 ft

Highest Point

179 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

173 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 Broad Channel, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park, Queens, Belt Parkway West and Cross Bay Boulevard South - among others.

Henry Hudson Parkway North

2.3 mi in | ~4m

Bronx River Parkway South

5 mi in | ~9m

Sound View Park

5 mi in | ~9m

Queens

9.5 mi in | ~17m

Belt Parkway West

21.9 mi in | ~36m

Cross Bay Boulevard South

24.3 mi in | ~40m

Rockaways

24.3 mi in | ~40m

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 Broad Channel, NY

Full guide →

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 53m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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 Broad Channel, 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 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 Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Broad Channel, NY before heading back.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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