Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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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Broad Channel, NY
Liliana Drew
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Broad Channel, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Take the ramp
Merge onto HH
Take the exit
Merge onto MP
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto BR
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn right onto West 14th Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Take the exit toward Mosholu Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 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 | 8.7 | 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Broad Channel on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Bronx River Parkway South
Sound View Park
Queens
Belt Parkway West
Cross Bay Boulevard South
Rockaways
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 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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