How far is Dix, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Dix, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.8 mi
03h 59m
Flight
173.97 mi
279.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.97 mi
Kilometers
279.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.8 mi
Kilometers
398.79 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Dix
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

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

Town in New York

From Dix
123.8 mi
01h 59m
To Yonkers
124 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Dix and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dix Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Dix Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Dix 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
232 mi · 94%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
Dix Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi
Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuyvesant
01h 59m from Dix
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dix 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 Dix to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Dix and 124 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.04 one way or $70.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

28 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

49 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 173.97 mi (279.98 km).

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#1 Dix

Town in Schuyler County, New York

Population3,856
Coordinates43.1656300, -75.4621200
Altitude163
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: Dix Road (-75.462116, 43.165643)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.1 L · about $35.04
Round trip
$70.08
17.48 gal · 66.2 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.04 $70.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.16 $78.33
Premium $4.86 $42.49 $84.97
Diesel $4.69 $41.03 $82.05

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 Dix and Yonkers. The current time is 21:10:47.

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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.