How far is Firthcliffe, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Firthcliffe, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.28 mi
01h 02m
Flight
35.92 mi
57.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.92 mi
Kilometers
57.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.92 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Firthcliffe
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Firthcliffe
2026-04-18T22:41
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Firthcliffe
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
Haverstraw
NY

Town in New York

From Firthcliffe
24.4 mi
00h 31m
To Yonkers
25.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harold Avenue

    83 m · 16 sec · Harold Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canterbury Avenue

    584 ft · 28 sec · Canterbury Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto United States Route 9W

    11.7 mi · 17 min · United States Route 9W

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    72 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Route 303

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Route 303

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 303 North

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 303 North

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1031 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    682 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway

    1238 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Firthcliffe and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Mountain Circle
13.9 mi · 28%
United States Route 9W
11.7 mi · 23%
New York State Thruway
8.02 mi · 16%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 16%
State Highway 303 North
3.52 mi · 7%
North Route 303
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bear Mountain Circle

Exit the rotary

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverstraw
00h 31m from Firthcliffe
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Firthcliffe and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Haverstraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Firthcliffe and 25.9 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Firthcliffe and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Haverstraw

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

7 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Firthcliffe and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 35.92 mi (57.81 km).

Firthcliffe

#1 Firthcliffe

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population4,949
Coordinates41.4392600, -74.0451400
Altitude91
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: Harold Avenue (-74.045006, 41.439386)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.27
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.14 $14.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.98 $15.95
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.31
Diesel $4.69 $8.36 $16.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Firthcliffe and Yonkers. The current time is 22:41:56.

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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.