Yossies Cafe & Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
163.9 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Windsor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 163.9-mile drive from Yonkers, NY to Windsor, NY is an efficient journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of it utilizing major roads like Long Mountain Parkway, NY 17, and the New York State Thruway. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this trip offers a straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region. Given its manageable duration, it's well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| NY 17 | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Windsor, 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 I 87
Take the exit
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on NY 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 28
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
For this 3-hour and 27-minute drive, starting your trip earlier in the day is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially on the New York State Thruway. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost of around $27, you have a good deal of flexibility. The 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway means you can cover a significant distance without needing to stop for fuel or a break, but be mindful of your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on enjoying the efficiency of the route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 163.9 miles and 3h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 82 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Monroe, New York
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
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Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
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Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
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Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
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Monsey, New York
Hours: Closed
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Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
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Cresskill, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
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Airmont, New York
Hours: 8 am–12:30 pm
+18453563100
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Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
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Spring Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
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Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
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Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
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Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18447982438
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Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Monticello, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Goshen, New York
+18887174544
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Liberty, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887187474
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+17185493200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12018948611
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–1 pm
+12018151784
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+12017681360
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5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — 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
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$26.98 one way
$53.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $29.17 | $58.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $31.77 | $63.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.19 | $72.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$27
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Late night in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
58°F
Washington Heights, NY
82 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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 163.9-mile trip. You'll spend a significant amount of time on major thoroughfares, with 87% of the route being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. While predominantly on high-speed roads, the route transitions between these key arteries, providing a steady pace for your journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and NY 17. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 163.9 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: 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Windsor, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain and New York State Thruway.
Palisades Parkway North
Bear Mountain
New York State Thruway
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 163.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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