How far is City Island, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from City Island, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City Island and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City Island and Yonkers.
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Start on City Island Avenue
1 km · 3 min · City Island Avenue
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Continue on City Island Bridge
839 ft · 34 sec · City Island Bridge
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Continue on City Island Road
2367 ft · 1 min · City Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward City Island Circle
142 m · 9 sec · City Island Road
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Exit the rotary onto City Island Road
3235 ft · 1 min · City Island Road
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Turn right onto Shore Road
1782 ft · 54 sec · Shore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bartow Pell Circle
822 ft · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson Parkway North, New Rochelle
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Pelham Manor
900 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
80 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
901 ft · 30 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
1474 ft · 36 sec · Pelham Parkway
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Continue on South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Fulton Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 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 City Island and Yonkers.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Yonkers Avenue
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.24 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving City Island and Partly Cloudy near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City Island to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from City Island and 6.2 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City Island and Partly Cloudy near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City Island and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.27 km).
#1 City Island
City Island is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8473200, -73.7865200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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