How far is Carthage, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Carthage, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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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 05h 04m.
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.
Town in Albany County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Yonkers.
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Start on State Street
1166 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1942 ft · 33 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
13.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 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 Carthage 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Guilderland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Carthage and 151.4 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Guilderland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guilderland.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 227.85 mi (366.69 km).
#1 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.81 | $95.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.87 | $103.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.08 | $100.17 |
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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