How far is Esopus, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Esopus, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.82 mi
01h 33m
Flight
62.05 mi
99.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.82 mi
Kilometers
139.73 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 26, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Esopus
Sun, Apr 26, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Esopus
2026-04-26T07:39
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, Apr 26, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Esopus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Highland Falls
NY

Village in New York

From Esopus
36.1 mi
00h 46m
To Yonkers
50.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Esopus and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge

    2.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park

    617 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto New York City

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    759 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 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 Esopus 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 9
30 mi · 35%
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 17%
Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 15%
Broadway
8.12 mi · 9%
Mid Hudson Bridge
2.18 mi · 3%
New York City
1.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 9

Merge slight right

29.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Falls
00h 46m from Esopus
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Esopus and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Esopus to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Highland Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Esopus and 50.7 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Esopus and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Falls

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

37 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

48 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

50 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Esopus and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 62.05 mi (99.86 km).

Esopus

#1 Esopus

Town in New York

Population8,704
Coordinates41.8278700, -73.9651400
Altitude38
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: Main Street (-73.964954, 41.827879)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.71 $27.42
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.75
Diesel $4.69 $14.36 $28.73

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Esopus and Yonkers. The current time is 07:39:34.

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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.