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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Grant City, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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 Grant City, NY, NY

Grant City, NY

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Trip Overview

This 30.4-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Grant City, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 59 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Henry Hudson Parkway, Gowanus Expressway, and Hylan Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. It's designed for a single day of travel, making it an easy addition to your itinerary without needing an overnight stay. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, so be prepared for different road conditions as you progress.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Hudson Parkway 9.8 mi 15m
Gowanus Expressway 5.3 mi 7m
Hylan Boulevard 2.4 mi 6m
West Street 2.3 mi 6m
South Broadway 2.1 mi 3m
12th Avenue 1.8 mi 5m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
West Side Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Henry Hudson Parkway — 9.8 mi, about 15m

Traffic on I-278

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,452 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~674 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Grant City, 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

9.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on NY 9A

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on NY 9A

0.4 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue
7

Continue on NY 9A

2.3 mi · 6 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
9

Continue on I 278

2.5 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
11

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14

Continue on I 278

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 15W Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
16

Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fingerboard Road
Use the straight lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

2.4 mi · 6 min · Hylan Boulevard
18

Turn right onto Hunter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hunter Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

Hunter Avenue

Where to Stop

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

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

15 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South,...
8
17.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

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

Use the left lane. Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
6
24.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 278 / Gowanus Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

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

Exit 15W Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
7
27.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | Fingerboard Road

Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.92 one way

$9.84 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $5.34 $10.67
premium $4.85 $5.80 $11.60
diesel $4.80 $5.74 $11.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 Jul 2, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Monday

Local time

5:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

103°F

Sunny

W 3 to 9 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 2 at 3:05AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:56AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Grant City, NY

Late night in Grant City on Monday

Local time

5:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

101°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 2 at 3:05AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:56AM EDT until July 4 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

59m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 51% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along the Henry Hudson Parkway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition to the Gowanus Expressway and then to Hylan Boulevard, the road character will likely shift, moving from more open parkway conditions to potentially busier arterial roads. This blend means you'll experience both flowing highway travel and more urban driving segments.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 2.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

133 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

242 ft

Total Descent

303 ft

Highest Point

133 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

139 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 Grant City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Brooklyn and Narrows Road West.

Manhattan

2.1 mi in | ~3m

Brooklyn

17.4 mi in | ~33m

Narrows Road West

27.2 mi in | ~49m

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

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 59m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Grant City, 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 2.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (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 Grant City, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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