How far is Black River, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Black River, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Located in the county of New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black River and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black River and Yonkers.
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Start on Leray Street
43 m · 8 sec · Leray Street
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Turn right onto Public Square
50 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Continue on South Main Street
2211 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Rutland Street
2787 ft · 53 sec · West Rutland Street
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Continue on State Route 3
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1865 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Gifford Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street
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Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Main Street
3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on High Street
2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on County Road 14
1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Dayan Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on Utica Boulevard
2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard
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Continue on Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12
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Take the exit slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 49
2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49
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Continue straight
998 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
840 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black River and Yonkers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Rain And Snow leaving Black River and Rain near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black River to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Black River and 154.6 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.75 one way or $93.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain And Snow around Black River and Rain near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Amsterdam City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rotterdam.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black River and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 233.78 mi (376.23 km).
#1 Black River
Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 44.0125600, -75.7943700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $46.75 | $93.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $53.03 | $106.06 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $57.46 | $114.92 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $70.99 | $141.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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