Trip from Yonkers, NY to Kirkland, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

243 mi

391 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 54m

8 AM

5h 21m

10 AM

5h 3m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 4m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Yonkers, NY

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Kirkland, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Kirkland, NY covers 243 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, North-South Arterial Highway, Clinton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 228.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

121.5 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	228.6 mi	4h 28m
North-South Arterial Highway	3.6 mi	4m
Clinton Road	2 mi	3m
Limberlost Road	1.7 mi	2m
Saw Mill River Road	1.4 mi	2m
North Genesee Street	1 mi	1m
Nepperhan Avenue	1 mi	1m
Tuckahoe Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 228.6 mi, about 4h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Kirkland, NY.

Start on US 9; NY 9A

181 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

Turn left onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 87 North

Merge onto I 87

26 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

85 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right at fork

159 ft · 3 sec

Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Genesee Street

Continue on Genesee Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Genesee Street

Turn right onto Court Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Court Street

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto NY 5; NY 8; NY 12

2.8 mi · 3 min · North-South Arterial Highway

Continue on NY 5; NY 12

0.8 mi · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway

Turn left onto NY 12B

2.0 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road

Turn right onto NY 5B

1.7 mi · 2 min · Limberlost Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Seneca Turnpike

Arrive at destination

NY 5

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 121.5 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 2h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.6 miles.

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 53 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 121.5 miles or 2h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 243 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Yonkers, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 228.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Columbia County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ancram, NY

122 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

Greenwood Lake, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nassau, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 1h 45m to go 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

1.7 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2.5 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nyack, New York

Near the start, short detour

First break · 21min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+18453534230

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

1.5 mi

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15182806277

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Mi Ecuador Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Rensselaer, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15182750565

Visit website

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Delmar, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15184399111

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Nyack, New York

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+18453534230

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15183937720

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Cafe Weekend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Cresskill, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12016278005

Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

+15183932600

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Quick Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18552703107

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Little Falls, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Little Falls, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Frankfort, New York

1.8 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2 mi from route

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Seton Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Billy Beez Sangertown Square

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

New Hartford, NY

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13152353121

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

African Art Museum of the SMA

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12018948611

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 231.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nepperhan Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road

Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

29.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

231.9 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.49 one way

$78.98 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.47	$42.75	$85.49
premium	$4.87	$46.55	$93.11
diesel	$5.40	$51.69	$103.38

Estimated Tolls: $11.43

New York State Thruway (228.6 mi) $11.43

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

$39

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Westchester's Ridge Hill - Tesla Supercharger

Yonkers, NY

Tesla

18 DCFC

Yonkers Central Park Ave - Tesla Supercharger

Yonkers, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

City World Ford Showroom

Bronx, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Brixmor North Ridge Shopping Center (New Rochelle,

New Rochelle, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Highridge Plaza

Yonkers, NY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Trinity Cadillac

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

VIALYNK

2 DCFC

Sal Mineo Nissan - New Rochelle

New Rochelle, NY

NAYAX_ENERGY

2 DCFC

440 White Plains Road LLC - DC

Eastchester, NY

FLO

2 DCFC

Tesla: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 VIALYNK: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 FLO: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.9	0	$25.51	$11.66
Efficient EV	60.8	0	$21.26	$9.72
EV Truck/SUV	97.2	1	$34.02	$15.55

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 26, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Sunny

E 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Kirkland, NY

Afternoon in Kirkland on Sunday

Local time

1:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 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

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

243 mi in 4h 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 228.6 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 243 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: 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 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 4h 53m. Total distance: 243 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 228.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.43 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Kirkland, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Kirkland, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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

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