Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This short, 7.8-mile trip from Yonkers, NY to Greenville, NY will only take about 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to any travel plans within the Northeast region. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. It's a perfect candidate for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand, requiring just one day. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, keeping things interesting for such a brief journey. You won't need to worry about an overnight stay for this one.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fort Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ardsley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ashburton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Greenville, 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 Sprain Brook Parkway
Take the exit
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Fort Hill Road
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Jackson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Ardsley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate along Sprain Brook Parkway, Saw Mill River Road, and Tuckahoe Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect a blend of quicker parkway driving interspersed with more local road segments as you make your way through the area.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Greenville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sprain Brook Parkway North along the way.
Sprain Brook Parkway North
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 14m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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