Primavera Cafe & Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Monsey, New York
Hours: Closed
+18452019000
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
307 mi
494 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Cumberland Head, NY
Mel Audelo
This 307-mile journey from Yonkers, NY, to Cumberland Head, NY, is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 6 hours and 9 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Adirondack Northway and the New York State Thruway, with a portion on I-787. With a fuel cost estimated at $50, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day's travel. The route, categorized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggests a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically focused.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.5 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 149.6 mi | 2h 53m |
| New York State Thruway | 137.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NY 7 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Head Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Cumberland Head, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
Turn right onto NY 9A
Turn left onto NY 9A
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
Take the exit
Continue on I 787
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 7
Take the exit
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto NY 314
Continue on Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway
Continue on Commodore Thomas MacDonough Highway
Turn slight right onto Cumberland Head Road
Turn left onto Cayuga Road
Turn straight onto Seneca Drive
Turn right onto Oswego Lane
Turn left onto Mohawk Road
Turn left onto Tioga Lane
Arrive at destination
Given the 6-hour duration, starting your drive in Yonkers early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic. While this route is feasible in a single day, with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility. Consider breaking up the 149.6-mile stretch on the Adirondack Northway if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $50 estimate is based on the total mileage, and planning your refueling stops along the main roads like the Adirondack Northway will be key.
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.
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 68 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.5 miles or 3h 7m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cumberland Head, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 307 miles and 6h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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.
A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 153.5 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Monsey, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: Closed
+18452019000
Sara's Kitchen
Saratoga Springs, New York
Tombolinos Restaurant
Yonkers, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Spring Valley, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
Near the start, short detour
Monsey, New York
Hours: Closed
+18452019000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Saratoga Springs, New York
Hours: 12–3 pm
+15183164456
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15189432200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm
+18453563100
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12018712182
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Spring Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Harriman, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Harriman, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18447982438
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Queensbury, New York
Hours: Closed
+15187928989
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Saratoga Springs, New York
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+15185845540
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+17185493200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Queensbury, New York
Hours: 1–8 pm
+15187414449
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Albany, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15184567890
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 304.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward Cumberland Head, Plattsburgh Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$50.53 one way
$101.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $54.64 | $109.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $59.50 | $119.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.78 | $135.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$51
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.24 | $14.74 |
| Efficient EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.86 | $12.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.8 | 1 | $42.98 | $19.65 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Cumberland Head on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, with a highway share of 4. This isn't a straight shot; the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates you'll encounter frequent changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 149.6 miles on the Adirondack Northway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road is likely to transition between more open highway sections and more intricate local roads, requiring your attention to navigate.
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.
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 19 significant decision points across 307 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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,322 ft
Total Descent
1,266 ft
Highest Point
928 ft
~241.2 mi in
Elevation Range
843 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Cumberland Head, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls.
Troy
Saratoga Springs
Glens Falls
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 6h 9m. Total distance: 307 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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