Origin
Yorktown, NY
Afternoon in Yorktown on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorktown, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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 44m
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.
Yorktown, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Northeast, the 29.4-mile trip from Yorktown to Yonkers is highly efficient. Clocking in at approximately 41 minutes, this route is easily manageable as a single-day drive, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Taconic State Parkway, Crompond Road, and the Saw Mill River Parkway. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical way to travel between these two New York locations. Because the trip is so brief, it serves as a straightforward connection rather than a complex road trip, giving you maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Crompond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Yorktown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Locksley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Locksley Road
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
Locksley Road
2
Turn left onto NY 132
477 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Yorktown Road
3
Turn right onto US 202; NY 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crompond Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
10
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
11
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
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 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 6 to 9 mph
18% chance
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
9 degrees warmer 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this journey takes place on high-speed thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by quick, steady movement, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 13.5 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway. You will start on local roads like Crompond Road before transitioning into the faster, parkway-style driving that characterizes the majority of the trip. The transition from the more rural feel of Yorktown into the denser environment of Yonkers happens rapidly, making this a functional rather than leisurely drive. Behind the wheel, you will find a consistent, fast-paced rhythm that moves you efficiently through the region.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Taconic State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 29.4 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 29.4 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 (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Yonkers, 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, 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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