How far is Cohoes, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Cohoes, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.12 mi
02h 28m
Flight
127.75 mi
205.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.75 mi
Kilometers
205.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.12 mi
Kilometers
246.43 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cohoes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cohoes
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cohoes
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Cohoes
76.5 mi
01h 14m
To Yonkers
76.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mohawk Street

    1503 ft · 47 sec · Mohawk Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Street

    625 ft · 22 sec · Mohawk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cohoes Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cohoes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cohoes 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 86%
Cohoes Boulevard
10.6 mi · 7%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 5%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi
I 87 Toll
0.61 mi
I 87 South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 14m from Cohoes
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cohoes 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 Cohoes to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Cohoes and 76.7 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cohoes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, 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 New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cohoes and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 127.75 mi (205.59 km).

Cohoes

#1 Cohoes

City in New York, USA

Population16,583
Coordinates42.7742400, -73.7001200
Altitude30
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: Mohawk Street (-73.700083, 42.77424)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.30
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.65 $43.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.20 $48.39
Premium $4.86 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $4.69 $25.35 $50.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cohoes and Yonkers. The current time is 23:49:08.

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