Origin
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Ozone Park, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
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Ozone Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Yonkers to Ozone Park is 23.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Van Wyck Expressway/Bronx River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a quick and efficient option for getting between these two locations. Given its short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day journey without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Ozone Park, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY 9A
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto HH
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 24
Toward Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto MP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
7
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
8
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
9
Merge onto BR
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
457 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
13
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
16
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Linden Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
21
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sutter Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Sutter Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Mosholu Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward Mosholu Parkway
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
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 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washing...
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Ozone Park, NY
Morning in Ozone Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 62% of the drive taking place on expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Van Wyck Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.1 miles. The Bronx River Parkway also contributes to the highway feel. Expect a driving experience dominated by fast-paced travel on well-maintained roads, typical of an urban or suburban commute.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Ozone Park, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park and Queens.
Henry Hudson Parkway North
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Bronx River Parkway South
5 mi in
|
~9m
Sound View Park
5 mi in
|
~9m
Queens
9.5 mi in
|
~17m
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 41m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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.
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 Ozone Park, 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground 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 Ozone Park, 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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