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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Madrid, 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

7h 32m

Distance

362.8 mi

584 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 22m ★
6 AM
7h 32m
8 AM
7h 52m
10 AM
7h 39m
12 PM
7h 37m
3 PM
7h 40m
5 PM
7h 51m
8 PM
7h 26m

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 Madrid, NY, NY

Madrid, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Madrid, NY covers 362.8 miles and takes about 7h 32m 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, East Main Street, Bea Luck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.96 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

181.4 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 206.5 mi 4h 2m
East Main Street 23.8 mi 27m
Bea Luck Road 19.6 mi 23m
State Highway 812 16.7 mi 20m
Indian River Road 16.1 mi 19m
State Highway 12 12 mi 16m
State Highway 28 11.7 mi 17m
Erwin Parkway 9.7 mi 11m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 206.5 mi, about 4h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 9; NY 9A

181 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
4

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
5

Turn left onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 87 North
8

Merge onto I 87

26 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · this road
13

Continue on NY 169

1.9 mi · 2 min · NY 169
14

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169

0.7 mi · 1 min · NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
15

Turn right onto NY 167

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Ann Street
16

At end of road, turn left onto NY 169

9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
17

Continue on NY 28

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
18

Continue on NY 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
19

Continue on NY 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
20

Continue on NY 28

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
21

Continue on NY 8; NY 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 8
22

Turn right onto NY 28

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
23

Turn right onto NY 12

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
24

Continue on NY 12; NY 28

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
25

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12
26

Continue on NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
27

Turn right onto Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road
28

Continue on East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
29

At end of road, turn right onto NY 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812
30

Continue on NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
31

Continue on NY 812

16 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road
32

At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
33

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
34

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street
35

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.3 mi · 38 sec · State Highway 812
36

Continue on NY 812

7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
37

Continue on NY 812

2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
38

Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812

5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
39

Continue on NY 58; NY 812

0.5 mi · 40 sec · William Street
40

Turn right onto US 11; NY 812

24 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
41

Turn right onto US 11; NY 68

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
42

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Riverside Drive
43

Turn right onto State Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street
44

At end of road, turn left onto NY 310

0.7 mi · 58 sec · State Highway 310
45

Continue on Canton-Madrid Road

5.1 mi · 7 min · Canton-Madrid Road
46

Continue on NY 310

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 310
47

Turn left onto NY 345

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Bridge Street
48

Turn right onto NY 345

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
49

Turn left onto Cross Street

67 ft · 3 sec · Cross Street
50

Arrive at destination

Cross Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.5 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.4 miles or 3h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 15m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 362.8 miles and 7h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 206.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Westmere, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westmere, NY

181 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

Montgomery, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westmere, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.4 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 206.5 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 · first break window

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Airmont, New York

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 32min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

1.8 mi

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

1.9 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Yoffee Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Airmont, New York

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 32min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm

+18453563100

Visit website

Primavera Cafe & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monsey, New York

1.3 mi

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Schenectady, New York

1.7 mi

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15182806277

Visit website

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

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

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

Yoffee Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm

+18453563100

Visit website

Primavera Cafe & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Monsey, New York

Hours: Closed

+18452019000

Visit website

Bellevue Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 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

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

+15183932600

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

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fultonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Little Falls, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Little Falls, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Boonville Black River Canal

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Boonville, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13159426763

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

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 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 209.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nepperhan Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
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.
5
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.
6
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.
8
209.8 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

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 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.96 one way

$117.92 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $63.82 $127.64
premium $4.87 $69.50 $139.01
diesel $5.40 $77.17 $154.35

Estimated Tolls: $10.33

New York State Thruway (206.5 mi) $10.33

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

$59

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

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

440 White Plains Road LLC - DC

Eastchester, NY

FLO

2 DCFC

C W HYUNDAI CWHUB1

The Bronx, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 VIALYNK: 1 Electrify America: 1 FLO: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 108.8 1 $38.09 $17.41
Efficient EV 90.7 1 $31.74 $14.51
EV Truck/SUV 145.1 1 $50.79 $23.22

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madrid, NY

Morning in Madrid on Sunday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

5 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

7h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 237.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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?

362.8 mi in 7h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.5 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 362.8 miles you will encounter 26 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 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Madrid, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Dolgeville along the way.

Dolgeville

209.8 mi in | ~4h 8m

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

Arriving in Madrid, NY

Full guide →

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 7h 32m. Total distance: 362.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 206.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.33 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 Madrid, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Madrid, NY before the return drive.

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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