How far is Fort Salonga, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Salonga, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
55.28 mi
01h 20m
Flight
31.24 mi
50.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.96 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Salonga
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Salonga
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Salonga
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
Munsey Park
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Fort Salonga
22.3 mi
00h 40m
To Yonkers
32.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Salonga and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Salonga Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fort Salonga Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fort Salonga Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    17.4 mi · 29 min · Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    561 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

    723 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway

    100 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South

    2492 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

    700 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

    120 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Salonga 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
17.4 mi · 32%
Fort Salonga Road
4.31 mi · 8%
East Main Street
3.83 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 6%
Bronx River Parkway
2.68 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
2.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

17.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munsey Park
00h 40m from Fort Salonga
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Salonga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Salonga to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Munsey Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Fort Salonga and 32.9 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Salonga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Munsey Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Munsey Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Munsey Park
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Munsey Park
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munsey Park.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Salonga and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 31.24 mi (50.27 km).

Fort Salonga

#1 Fort Salonga

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,008
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.3009500
Altitude10
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: (-73.301015, 40.912604)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.86 $9.48 $18.96
Diesel $4.69 $9.15 $18.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Salonga and Yonkers. The current time is 18:01:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.