How far is Ghent, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Ghent, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ghent and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ghent and Yonkers.
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Start on Garage Place Road
17 m · 6 sec · Garage Place Road
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
75.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
2588 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
70 m · 6 sec · South 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 Ghent and Yonkers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
75.9 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ghent and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Hillside Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Ghent and 54.4 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.51 one way or $31.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ghent and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside Lake.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ghent and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 97.69 mi (157.22 km).
#1 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.3292500, -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.01 | $15.51 | $31.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
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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