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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Charleston, 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

1h 4m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Downtown Charleston, NY, NY

Charleston, NY

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 42.3-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Charleston, NY, will take approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Designed as a highway-focused route, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect a modest fuel cost of around $7 for this journey. The drive primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, West Shore Expressway, and Henry Hudson Parkway, offering a direct and efficient connection between these two Northeast locations. Its compact nature makes it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a simple point-to-point transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 16.2 mi 22m
West Shore Expressway 5.4 mi 8m
Henry Hudson Parkway 4.6 mi 7m
I 95 EXPR 3.8 mi 5m
South Broadway 2.1 mi 3m
New Jersey Turnpike 2 mi 2m
Goethals Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
Arthur Kill Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 16.2 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 9; NY 9A

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
3

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.6 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 14 Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5

Turn straight onto Riverside Drive

512 ft · 12 sec · Riverside Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde, New England
7

Turn straight

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
8

Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9

0.4 mi · 43 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 278

1.6 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
20

Continue on I 278

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 47 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto NY 440

5.4 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 3B Toward Bloomingdale Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn straight onto Veterans Road West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Veterans Road West
25

Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road

455 ft · 23 sec · Bloomingdale Road
Use the right lane.
26

Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur Kill Road
27

Turn left

21 ft · 1 sec
28

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Washington Heights, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington Heights, NY

21 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

Port Reading, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 14 Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Driv...
8
12.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
31.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

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 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
8
40.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | Bloomingdale Road

Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.51 one way

$15.01 round trip

$4.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.85 $8.07 $16.14
premium $5.24 $8.72 $17.45
diesel $5.35 $8.91 $17.82

Estimated Tolls: $34.57

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Goethals Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (18.3 mi) $2.57

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$35

Total

$42

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers Likely

NE 5 to 10 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 21 at 1:51AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 21 at 1:26AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Charleston, NY

Evening in Charleston on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Rain Showers

NE 8 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 21 at 1:51AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 21 at 1:26AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany 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

1 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 4m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the majority is highway, the mix of roads means you'll navigate a few different expressway and parkway segments. The character is one of efficient travel, moving you smoothly between your origin and destination without many slowdowns.

77% 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: 16.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

267 ft -4 ft

Total Climb

433 ft

Total Descent

443 ft

Highest Point

267 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

271 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 Charleston, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New England, New Jersey, Njtp South: Newark, Exit 16W and Staten Island.

Manhattan

2.1 mi in | ~3m

New England

7.2 mi in | ~12m

New Jersey

7.5 mi in | ~12m

Njtp South: Newark

12.3 mi in | ~19m

Exit 16W

14.7 mi in | ~22m | via I 95; NJTP

Staten Island

31.5 mi in | ~45m

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 Charleston, 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 1h 4m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $34.57 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington 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 7 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 Charleston, 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty National Monument (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 Charleston, 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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