Yonkers, NY to Huguenot, NY is 41.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within New York, moving north from the bustling Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The journey is primarily highway-focused, so expect a straightforward path. You won't need an overnight stay, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16.2 mi
22m
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.6 mi
7m
West Shore Expressway
4.3 mi
6m
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
Huguenot Avenue
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 Huguenot, 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 14Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx ExpresswayUse 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: NewarkUse 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 16WUse 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 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse 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 5Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway SouthUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto NY 440
4.3 mi·6 min·West Shore Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 4Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto West Service Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Service Road
25
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·Arthur Kill Road
26
Continue on Veterans Road East
141 ft·4 sec·Veterans Road East
27
Turn slight right onto Huguenot Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Huguenot Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Huguenot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.7 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 39.4 — 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
39.4 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.39 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$7.27
$14.54
premium
$4.85
$7.90
$15.80
diesel
$4.80
$7.82
$15.63
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
$7
Tolls
$35
Total
$41
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.4
0
$4.35
$1.99
Efficient EV
10.4
0
$3.62
$1.66
EV Truck/SUV
16.6
0
$5.80
$2.65
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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 4, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening
in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Huguenot, NY
Evening
in Huguenot on Monday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 3 to 9 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Henry Hudson Parkway, and West Shore Expressway for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 16.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This means you'll have a good amount of sustained, faster-paced driving. The roads are generally well-maintained and designed for efficient travel, making for a predictable driving experience.
76% 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 Henry Hudson Parkway. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 21 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
174 ft8 ft
Total Climb
207 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
174 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
166 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 Huguenot, 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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Phyllis Post Goodman Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
7min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Lawrence A Wein Stadium
Park
Near the start, right off the route
7min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Baker Field
Park
Near the start, right off the route
7min in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cochran Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Williams Field
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
50min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Sutherland Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Audubon Terrace Historic District
District
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
McNally Plaza
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Jumel Terrace Historic District
District
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hamilton Heights Historic District
District
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Saint Nicholas "Striver's Row" Historic District - 138th
District
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Clay Avenue Historic District
District
Early in the drive, short detour
14min in
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 5 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 Huguenot, 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 Huguenot, NY before heading back.
