How far is Bethel, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Bethel, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.57 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.02 mi
115.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.57 mi
Kilometers
132.88 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-18T06:58
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
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
Mahopac
NY

Hamlet in New York

From Bethel
41.3 mi
00h 47m
To Yonkers
41.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carpenter Hill Road

    2429 ft · 2 min · Carpenter Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bethel Cross Road

    3234 ft · 2 min · Bethel Cross Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Strever Farm Road

    1814 ft · 1 min · Strever Farm Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 82

    13.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1001 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Taconic State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers

    2588 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
50.9 mi · 62%
State Highway 82
13.9 mi · 17%
Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 16%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
Bethel Cross Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Saw Mill Parkway
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

50.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahopac
00h 47m from Bethel
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bethel and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Mahopac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Bethel and 41.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bethel and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Mahopac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mahopac, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mahopac.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

41 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.91 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Town in Sullivan County, New York, USA

Population4,159
Coordinates41.9545400, -73.6337400
Altitude168
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: (-73.633744, 41.954545)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.33
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.67 $23.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.04 $26.08
Premium $4.86 $14.15 $28.29
Diesel $4.69 $13.66 $27.32

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Yonkers. The current time is 06:58:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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