How far is Cato, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Cato, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.17 mi
04h 35m
Flight
206.65 mi
332.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.65 mi
Kilometers
332.57 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.17 mi
Kilometers
442.85 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 AM EST
Return by in Cato
Sat, Nov 7, 8:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cato
2026-11-06T23:21
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cato
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Cato
137 mi
02h 17m
To Yonkers
138.2 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cato and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cato and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    12 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cato and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 47%
I 81 South
76.3 mi · 28%
West Genesee Road
20.3 mi · 7%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi · 4%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 17m from Cato
Leave By
7:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cato and Rain near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cato to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Cato and 138.2 miles from Yonkers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 7:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.85 one way or $83.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cato and Rain near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hancock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cato and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 206.65 mi (332.57 km).

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#1 Cato

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

Population2,416
Coordinates43.1681200, -76.5730000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Yonkers

#2 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-76.572921, 43.16812)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.76 L · about $41.85
Round trip
$83.70
19.42 gal · 73.52 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $41.85 $83.70
Mid-grade $4.87 $47.30 $94.59
Premium $5.27 $51.15 $102.30
Diesel $6.47 $62.82 $125.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cato and Yonkers. The current time is 23:21:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.