How far is Cumberland Head, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Cumberland Head, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland Head and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Head and Yonkers.
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Start on Tioga Lane
715 ft · 34 sec · Tioga Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Road
133 m · 21 sec · Mohawk Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oswego Lane
98 m · 19 sec · Oswego Lane
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Turn left onto Seneca Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Seneca Drive
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Turn slight right onto Cayuga Road
150 m · 22 sec · Cayuga Road
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Turn right onto Cumberland Head Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Cumberland Head Road
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Turn left onto Firehouse Lane
63 m · 12 sec · Firehouse Lane
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Continue on Firehouse Lane
157 m · 27 sec · Firehouse Lane
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Turn straight onto Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway
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Continue on Moffitt Road
2155 ft · 43 sec · Moffitt Road
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Take the ramp straight
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
156.1 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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 Cumberland Head and Yonkers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
156 mi · 03h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cumberland Head and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland Head to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Cohoes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Cumberland Head and 154.5 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.31 one way or $96.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cumberland Head and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Cohoes
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 Cohoes.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland Head and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 262.74 mi (422.84 km).
#1 Cumberland Head
Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 44.7164300, -73.4026300 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $4.45 | $48.31 | $96.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $54.10 | $108.21 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $58.45 | $116.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $70.69 | $141.38 |
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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