How far is Belle Harbor, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Belle Harbor, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Road
34.88 mi
01h 09m
Flight
24.69 mi
39.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.88 mi
Kilometers
56.13 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 2:50 AM EST
Return by in Belle Harbor
Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Harbor
2026-11-07T01:41
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 2:50 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Harbor
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Belle Harbor
17.9 mi
00h 34m
To Yonkers
17 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Belle Harbor Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Harbor and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockaway Beach Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rockaway Beach Boulevard

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rockaway Beach Boulevard

    12 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary

    115 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge

    1290 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive

    1409 ft · 34 sec · Beach Channel Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Flatbush Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway

    1897 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    561 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

    723 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway

    100 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South

    2492 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

    700 ft · 17 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

    120 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
8 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Wyck Expressway
7.81 mi · 22%
Belt Parkway
6.49 mi · 19%
Bronx River Parkway
2.68 mi · 8%
I 95 South
2.14 mi · 6%
Broadway
2.08 mi · 6%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Van Wyck Expressway

Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

7.63 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 34m from Belle Harbor
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belle Harbor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Harbor to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Belle Harbor and 17 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belle Harbor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Harbor and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.73 km).

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#1 Belle Harbor

Belle Harbor is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5759400, -73.8481900
Altitude2
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: Rockaway Beach Boulevard (-73.848186, 40.575934)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.99 $11.98
Premium $5.27 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $6.47 $7.96 $15.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Harbor and Yonkers. The current time is 01:41:01.

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.