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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Orangeburg, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

20 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

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 Orangeburg, NY, NY

Orangeburg, NY

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Trip Overview

This short 20-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Orangeburg, NY, will take you about 32 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey within New York. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Road, and Clausland Mountain Road, offering a varied driving experience. Since there are no recommended stops, you can complete this drive without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 12.5 mi 16m
Saw Mill River Road 1.4 mi 2m
Clausland Mountain Road 1.3 mi 3m
Nepperhan Avenue 1 mi 1m
NY 303 0.8 mi 1m
Tuckahoe Road 0.6 mi 1m
US 9W 0.5 mi <1m
Old Mountain Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 12.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Orangeburg, 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

13 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 10 Toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

368 ft · 10 sec
Toward US 9W South Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 9W

0.5 mi · 44 sec · US 9W
12

Turn right onto CR 28

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Old Mountain Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto CR 28

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Alfaya Boulevard
14

Continue on CR 28

1.3 mi · 3 min · Clausland Mountain Road
15

Continue on CR 28

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Spruce Street
16

At end of road, turn left onto NY 303

0.8 mi · 1 min · NY 303
17

Turn right onto CR 20

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Orangeburg Road
18

Arrive at destination

CR 20

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — 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.
8
15.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack

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 10 Toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack
7
16.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 9W South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 9W South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.29 one way

$6.58 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.56 $7.12
premium $4.92 $3.88 $7.75
diesel $5.61 $4.42 $8.83

Estimated Tolls: $0.63

New York State Thruway (12.5 mi) $0.63

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.10 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:51PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Orangeburg, NY

Late night in Orangeburg on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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

32m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 20-mile stretch, with only 6% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 12.5 miles on the New York State Thruway. The drive begins with local roads before transitioning to the Thruway, and then back to local roads, creating a dynamic feel behind the wheel. This profile suggests a route where you'll be navigating various road types and potentially making several turns as you progress toward Orangeburg.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 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

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

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 Orangeburg, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyack along the way.

Nyack

15.9 mi in | ~23m

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 Orangeburg, 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 32m. Total distance: 20 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.63 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.

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 Orangeburg, 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orangeburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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