How far is Altona, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Altona, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.28 mi
05h 08m
Flight
273.69 mi
440.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.69 mi
Kilometers
440.46 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.28 mi
Kilometers
513.83 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Altona
Fri, Oct 16, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altona
2026-10-15T19:33
Arrive Yonkers
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton Park
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

From Altona
159.1 mi
02h 34m
To Yonkers
160.1 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altona and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altona and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Miner Farm Road

    6 m · 6 sec · Miner Farm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Devils Den Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Devils Den Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Military Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altona and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 48%
I 87 South
119 mi · 37%
New York State Thruway
20 mi · 6%
Military Turnpike
14.7 mi · 5%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 2%
Devils Den Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
273.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Park
02h 34m from Altona
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Altona and Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altona to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.1 miles from Altona and 160.1 miles from Yonkers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.13 one way or $100.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Altona and Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clifton Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.

RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

23 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

24 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altona and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 273.69 mi (440.46 km).

Altona

#1 Altona

Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

Population2,845
Coordinates44.8883700, -73.6557000
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Yonkers

#2 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Miner Farm Road (-73.655699, 44.888384)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.65 L · about $50.13
Round trip
$100.26
22.54 gal · 85.3 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $50.13 $100.26
Mid-grade $4.98 $56.15 $112.29
Premium $5.38 $60.66 $121.31
Diesel $6.51 $73.36 $146.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altona and Yonkers. The current time is 19:33:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.