Trip from Yonkers, NY to West Seneca, NY

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

Drive Time

7h 47m

Distance

369.4 mi

594 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 38m ★

6 AM

7h 47m

8 AM

8h 6m

10 AM

7h 54m

12 PM

7h 52m

3 PM

7h 55m

5 PM

8h 5m

8 PM

7h 42m

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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West Seneca, NY

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Trip Overview

Yonkers to West Seneca is 369.4 miles and takes about 7h 47m via Long Mountain Parkway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. You'll find it's a practical choice for getting from the NYC metro area to Western New York without needing an overnight stop.

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

184.7 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Mountain Parkway	107.6 mi	2h 15m
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
NY 17	33.7 mi	40m
Genesee Expressway	32.9 mi	37m
New York State Thruway	16.6 mi	22m
Palisades Interstate Parkway	14.9 mi	17m
Aurora Expressway	11.9 mi	13m
Varysburg Road	10.9 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Traffic on I-86

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,201 veh/hr typical · worst 1,535

Quietest

2 AM

~81 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

14.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and West Seneca, 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

17 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto NY 400

12 mi · 13 min · Aurora Expressway

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward NY 16: Seneca Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NY 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · Seneca Street

Turn right onto Mount Vernon

307 ft · 13 sec · Mount Vernon

Continue on Greymount Avenue

467 ft · 20 sec · Greymount Avenue

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7h 47m drive, consider leaving Yonkers early in the morning, around 7 AM, to avoid peak traffic. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 369.4 miles into manageable segments. The longest stretch is over 100 miles, so plan your first break accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the highway sections, as the estimated cost is $66. Since this is a single-day trip, the flexibility to stop when needed is a key advantage.

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 184.7 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 81 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 184.7 miles or 3h 52m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Seneca, 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.

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 369.4 miles and 7h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamilton, NY

185 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

Tarrytown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.7 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.1 mi from route

Mount Morris Rest Area

2 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

Geneseo Rest Area

2.1 mi from 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 1.1 and 367.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

20 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

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 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

35.5 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

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

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...

310.2 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Take the exit toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

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

Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

367.3 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in

Take the exit toward NY 16: Seneca Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NY 16: Seneca Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.76 one way

$119.52 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$64.85	$129.70
premium	$4.85	$70.51	$141.01
diesel	$4.80	$69.75	$139.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.83

New York State Thruway (16.6 mi) $0.83

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

$60

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.8	1	$38.79	$17.73
Efficient EV	92.4	1	$32.32	$14.78
EV Truck/SUV	147.8	1	$51.72	$23.64

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

5:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Smoke

N 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

West Seneca, NY

Late night in West Seneca on Sunday

Local time

5:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Smoke

NE 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

81°F

Hamilton, NY

185 mi in

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

7 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

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

17 mi from route ~41 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?

This drive is mostly highway, with 82% of the 369.4 miles on high-speed roads like I 86. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. You'll notice a steady pace for much of the trip, but expect more frequent exits as you approach populated areas. The transition from highway to surface roads will be gradual for this distance.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 369.4 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: at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

1,608 ft 86 ft

Total Climb

3,865 ft

Total Descent

3,353 ft

Highest Point

1,608 ft

~158.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,522 ft

Notable High Points

1,608 ft at ~158.3 miles +613 ft prominence

1,577 ft at ~290.2 miles +540 ft prominence

1,600 ft at ~343 miles +1,003 ft prominence

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 West Seneca, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Letchworth Park.

Palisades Parkway North

20 mi in | ~28m

Bear Mountain

20 mi in | ~28m

New York State Thruway

35.5 mi in | ~47m

Letchworth Park

310.2 mi in | ~6h 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

Arriving in West Seneca, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1842

West Seneca is a suburb of Buffalo in the Southtowns of Erie County, New York. In 2018, it was home to 46,000 people.

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 47m. Total distance: 369.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.83 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.

Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 West Seneca, 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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Seneca, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Yonkers, NY to West Seneca, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-86

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Campbell Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Kanona Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Nichols Rest Area

Owego Rest Area

East Branch Rest Area

Roscoe

Rest Area

Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Mount Morris Rest Area

Middletown Rest Area

Geneseo Rest Area

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Yonkers, NY

West Seneca, NY

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Yonkers, NY

Arriving in West Seneca, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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