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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Huguenot, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

41.4 mi

67 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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 Huguenot, NY, NY

Huguenot, NY

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Trip Overview

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 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

4.3 mi · 6 min · West Shore Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 4 Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue Use 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.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, suburb of NYC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inwood, 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

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

$6.81 one way

$13.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.37 $14.74
premium $4.92 $8.02 $16.05
diesel $5.61 $9.14 $18.28

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Sunny

NW 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:57PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Huguenot, NY

Morning in Huguenot on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Inwood, NY

21 mi in

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

4 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 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.

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 Effort 10/10

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.

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

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 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.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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