How far is Elmsford, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Elmsford, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmsford and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmsford and Yonkers.
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Start on Vreeland Avenue
5 m · 5 sec · Vreeland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
135 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Valley Avenue
837 ft · 41 sec · Valley Avenue
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Take the ramp left
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.9 mi · 12 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 Elmsford 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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.87 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elmsford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmsford to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hastings-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Elmsford and 5.3 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elmsford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Hastings-on-Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hastings-on-Hudson.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmsford and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.27 km).
#1 Elmsford
Town in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 41.0551000, -73.8201300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
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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