How far is Danby, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Danby, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.52 mi
03h 49m
Flight
165.56 mi
266.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.56 mi
Kilometers
266.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.52 mi
Kilometers
356.5 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Danby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
9:00 PM EDT
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
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Danby
110.7 mi
01h 54m
To Yonkers
110.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Danby and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danby Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Danby Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ithaca Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Ithaca Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Owego Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Owego Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Owego Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Owego Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 96

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 96

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Park Street

    620 ft · 20 sec · Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 45 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southside Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Southside Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    113 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danby 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 59%
Southern Tier Expressway
23.5 mi · 11%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi · 5%
Ithaca Road
7.87 mi · 4%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 4%
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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
01h 54m from Danby
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danby 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 Danby to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Danby and 110.9 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.35 one way or $62.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 165.56 mi (266.45 km).

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#1 Danby

Human settlement in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America

Population3,286
Coordinates42.3523000, -76.4807700
Altitude377
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: Danby Road (-76.480771, 42.3523)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $31.35
Round trip
$62.70
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.35 $62.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.04 $70.08
Premium $4.86 $38.01 $76.03
Diesel $4.69 $36.71 $73.41

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 Danby and Yonkers. The current time is 21:07:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.