How far is Bolivar, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Bolivar, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and Yonkers.
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Start on Bolivar Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bolivar Road
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tuscarora Road
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard
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Continue on Gorge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road
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Continue on Sweetland Street
1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street
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Continue on Farnham Street
1757 ft · 52 sec · Farnham Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Forman Street
901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street
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Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road
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Continue on State Route 13
1300 ft · 24 sec · State Route 13
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Turn left onto Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
2251 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
104.7 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 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 Bolivar and Yonkers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
105 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bolivar and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolivar to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Bolivar and 141 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 8:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bolivar and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockland.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 179.72 mi (289.23 km).
#1 Bolivar
Bolivar is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0711800, -75.8888000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $39.60 | $79.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $48.50 | $97.00 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $59.76 | $119.53 |
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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