How far is Canastota, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Canastota, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canastota and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canastota and Yonkers.
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Start on East North Canal Street
38 m · 9 sec · East North Canal Street
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Turn right onto North Peterboro Street
3090 ft · 2 min · North Peterboro Street
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Take the ramp right
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
112.3 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Canastota and Yonkers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Canastota and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canastota to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Coeymans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Canastota and 130.9 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canastota and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Coeymans
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 Coeymans.
Albany–Rensselaer
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Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canastota and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 176.26 mi (283.67 km).
#1 Canastota
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,519 |
| Coordinates | 43.0795100, -75.7507400 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $4.01 | $36.96 | $73.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $41.31 | $82.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
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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