How far is Canton, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Canton, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 358.5 miles (577 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Yonkers.
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Start on Main Street
1713 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · Gouverneur Street
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Turn left onto William Street
2943 ft · 40 sec · William Street
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Continue on State Highway 58
5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
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Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto Indian River Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on Indian River Road
10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Continue on Ross Road
2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road
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Turn left onto Bea Luck Road
19.6 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 Canton 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Canton 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 Canton to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 358.5 miles (577 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fultonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Canton and 179.8 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.71 one way or $101.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Fultonville
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 Fultonville.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 261.25 mi (420.44 km).
#1 Canton
Village in St.
| Population | 11,024 |
| Coordinates | 44.5956200, -75.1690900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $56.68 | $113.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $61.49 | $122.98 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $59.38 | $118.76 |
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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