Embarking on the journey from Yonkers, NY, to Morristown, NY, covers 354.3 miles and is estimated to take about 7 hours and 15 minutes of driving. This route is best tackled as a single-day trip, given its duration, and you can anticipate a fuel cost of around $58. The drive primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway and then transitions to State Highway 37 and State Highway 12. With two planned stops, this trip offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region of New York, balancing efficiency with opportunities to rest.
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
177.1 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
206.5 mi
4h 2m
State Highway 37
27.2 mi
31m
State Highway 12
24.3 mi
31m
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi
23m
State Route 37
15.9 mi
18m
State Highway 28
11.7 mi
17m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
West Monroe Street
9.7 mi
15m
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 Morristown, 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 29AToward NY 169: Little Falls, DolgevilleUse 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
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Utica Boulevard
28
Continue on NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi·1 min·South State Street
29
Turn left onto NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Dayan Street
30
Continue on NY 12
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 12
31
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi·22 sec·County Road 14
32
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·38 sec·High Street
33
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·41 sec·Main Street
34
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
35
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi·9 min·Van Allen Road
36
Continue on NY 12
2.4 mi·2 min·Gifford Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto NY 12
1.8 mi·4 min·State Street
38
Turn right onto US 11; NY 12
1.4 mi·1 min·Mill Street
39
Enter roundabout onto US 11
122 ft·1 sec·US 11
40
Continue on US 11
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 11
41
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 37
16 mi·18 min·State Route 37
42
Continue on NY 26; NY 37
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 37
43
Continue on NY 37
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
44
Continue on NY 37
9.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 37
45
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
46
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 7-hour, 15-minute drive from Yonkers to Morristown, consider an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic, especially on the New York State Thruway. With 354.3 miles to cover, plan for two stops to break up the journey and refuel; the longest uninterrupted stretch is 206.5 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before reaching that point. The transition to State Highway 37 and State Highway 12 suggests a change in pace, so be prepared for more turns and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
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 177.1 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 31m 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 78 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.1 miles or 3h 31m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morristown, 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 354.3 miles and 7h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
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
$58.32 one way
$116.64 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg124 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$63.06
$126.13
premium
$4.92
$68.67
$137.34
diesel
$5.61
$78.22
$156.45
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
$58
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: 124 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
106.3
1
$37.20
$17.01
Efficient EV
88.6
1
$31.00
$14.17
EV Truck/SUV
141.7
1
$49.60
$22.68
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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 18, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morristown, NY
Morning
in Morristown on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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 15m 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 244.3
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a profile best described as turn-heavy and local, with a highway share of 26%. While you'll experience a significant stretch of 206.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, expect the character of the road to shift as you progress. The latter portion of the journey will involve more local roads and turns, requiring your attention and adapting your driving style. This transition from high-speed highway to more intricate local routes defines the driving experience.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
46 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 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 354.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 Morristown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Dolgeville along the way.
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 7h 15m. Total distance: 354.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 15m 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 Morristown, 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.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Morristown, NY before the return drive.
