How far is Forest Hills, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Yonkers.
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Start on 70th Avenue
725 ft · 32 sec · 70th Avenue
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Turn left onto Exeter Street
659 ft · 27 sec · Exeter Street
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Turn right onto 69th Avenue
789 ft · 31 sec · 69th Avenue
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Turn left onto Burns Street
1048 ft · 44 sec · Burns Street
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Turn sharp right onto Yellowstone Boulevard
1735 ft · 1 min · Yellowstone Boulevard
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Continue on Jewel Avenue
3053 ft · 2 min · Jewel Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway West
1314 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
1547 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Central Parkway
2206 ft · 38 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A East, I 678 East: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Citi Field Billie Jean King Tennis Center
816 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A East, I 678 East: Northern Boulevard, Whitestone Expressway
85 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East, I 678: Northern Boulevard, Whitestone Expressway
922 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
983 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
561 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road
723 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South
2492 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
700 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park
120 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
2.1 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 Forest Hills 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.
Whitestone Expressway
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
3.12 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Forest Hills and 12.4 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Hills and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.25 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7162100, -73.8501400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
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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