Yonkers to Westfield is 396.6 miles and takes about 8h 28m via Keystone Shortway and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is mostly on surface roads, making it a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate trip. With a recommended two days for this drive, you'll have ample time to enjoy the scenery and make stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.3 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
200 mi
3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi
1h 20m
West Lake Road
12.5 mi
18m
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi
17m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi
13m
PA 948
8.6 mi
12m
State Park Road
7.5 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 388 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,054 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,724
Quietest
1 AM
~358 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Westfield, NY.
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Start on US 9; NY 9A
2.1 mi·3 min·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
3
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.6 mi·7 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 14Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
512 ft·12 sec·Riverside Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde, New England
7
Turn straight
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
8
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi·43 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 69Toward I 80 West: Paterson, HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 80
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi·3 hr 35 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
21
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
22
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
23
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
25
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
26
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
27
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
29
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
30
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
34
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
35
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
36
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi·1 min·Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
38
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·17 sec·Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
41
Turn left onto US 62
2.1 mi·2 min·Market Street
42
Turn left onto PA 69
8.8 mi·12 min·Jackson Run Road
43
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
44
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi·5 min·Jackson Run Road
45
Continue on PA 69
0.3 mi·38 sec·Mechanic Street
46
At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft·13 sec·Main Street
47
Turn left onto PA 69
0.6 mi·1 min·Forrest Street
48
Continue on PA 69
1.0 mi·1 min·Big Tree Road
49
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi·6 min·Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
50
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi·4 min·Big Tree Road
51
Turn left onto NY 394
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Fairmount Avenue
52
Continue on NY 394
13 mi·18 min·West Lake Road
53
Continue on NY 394
2.5 mi·3 min·South Erie Street
54
Continue on NY 394
4.4 mi·6 min·Portage Road
55
Continue on NY 394
1.1 mi·1 min·South Portage Street
56
Arrive at destination
NY 394
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 28m estimated duration, splitting this drive over two days is a good idea to avoid a marathon driving session. Aim to leave Yonkers in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. Plan for your two designated stops to break up the 396.6 miles; these could be good opportunities to refuel and grab a bite. With a fuel cost estimated at $66, keep an eye on gas prices as you travel. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is 200 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.3 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 198.3 miles or 3h 53m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westfield, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Westfield, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 14
Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Driv...
6
9 mi into trip|~15m in|I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.7 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
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.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
10 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
12.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
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 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.06 one way
$140.12 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$75.81
$151.61
premium
$5.28
$82.38
$164.76
diesel
$6.18
$96.48
$192.96
Estimated Tolls: $16.28
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.28
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
$70
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119
1
$41.64
$19.04
Efficient EV
99.2
1
$34.70
$15.86
EV Truck/SUV
158.6
1
$55.52
$25.38
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Sunny
N 13 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:34PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:20AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Westfield, NY
Late night
in Westfield on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Sunny
NW 6 to 12 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:34PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:20AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
38°F
Waverly, NY
198 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
8h 28m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a highway share of 8%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a major road is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway. You'll likely notice a shift from more urban or suburban driving near Yonkers to a more rural cruising experience as you get further into New York. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and more intersections.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 31 significant decision points across 396.6 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,089 ft86 ft
Total Climb
3,931 ft
Total Descent
3,269 ft
Highest Point
2,089 ft
~283.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,003 ft
Notable High Points
1,759 ft at ~113.3 miles+1,102 ft prominence
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 Westfield, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.28 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington 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.
Yes — we found about 33 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 Westfield, 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 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westfield, NY before the return drive.
