How far is Freedom, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Freedom, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.42 mi
05h 39m
Flight
252.53 mi
406.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Freedom.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.53 mi
Kilometers
406.41 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.42 mi
Kilometers
554.29 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Oct 17, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Sat, Oct 17, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-10-17T01:07
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Oct 17, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Freedom
169.6 mi
02h 49m
To Yonkers
174.8 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Freedom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Freedom Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 98

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 98

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Freedom Rushford

    11 mi · 16 min · Freedom Rushford

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway 16

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    612 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    1242 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road

    1934 ft · 44 sec · Peacock Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    140.6 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
141 mi · 41%
New York
130 mi · 38%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 4%
Freedom Rushford
11 mi · 3%
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi · 3%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

141 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.9 mi
252.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
02h 49m from Freedom
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Freedom and Chance Light Rain 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 Freedom to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Freedom and 174.8 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.96 one way or $107.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Freedom and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

108 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 252.53 mi (406.41 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Freedom

Town in Cattaraugus County, New York

Population2,264
Coordinates42.4847900, -78.3311300
Altitude549
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: Freedom Road (-78.331105, 42.484598)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.15 gal
46.01 L · about $53.96
Round trip
$107.92
24.3 gal · 92.02 L
Estimated CO2
108 kg one way
Round trip: 216 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $53.96 $107.92
Mid-grade $4.97 $60.41 $120.82
Premium $5.38 $65.35 $130.71
Diesel $6.51 $79.06 $158.12

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom and Yonkers. The current time is 01:07:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.