How far is Dyker Heights, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Dyker Heights, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dyker Heights and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyker Heights and Yonkers.
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Start on Bay Ridge Parkway
2956 ft · 2 min · Bay Ridge Parkway
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 65th Street
868 ft · 19 sec · 65th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Bronx, Queens, Manhattan
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
9.8 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Broadway
837 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Dyker Heights 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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
9.78 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dyker Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dyker Heights to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Dyker Heights and 15.5 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dyker Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyker Heights and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 km).
#1 Dyker Heights
Dyker Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6214900, -74.0095800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
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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