Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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White Plains, NY
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If you are looking to travel between Yonkers and White Plains, this 15.1-mile trip is a quick and straightforward journey within New York’s Northeast region. You can easily complete the drive in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day outing. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, it is one of the most cost-effective routes you will find. Since this is an entirely local trip, you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local errand, the short distance ensures you spend minimal time on the road.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dobbs Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Tarrytown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ashburton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and White Plains, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
Turn right onto NY 9A
Turn left onto NY 9A
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 100B
Turn slight right onto NY 119
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via Nepperhan Avenue, Ashburton Avenue, and Saw Mill River Road rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. In fact, this route has a highway share of 0%, meaning you stay on surface roads for the entire 15.1 miles. Because there is no long-distance highway travel, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Nepperhan Avenue. This creates a stop-and-go feel that contrasts sharply with a monotonous interstate grind.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (Nepperhan Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and White Plains, NY, road signs point toward Sprain Brook Parkway North and Ardsley.
Sprain Brook Parkway North
Ardsley
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
Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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