How far is Gouverneur, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Gouverneur, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.69 mi
05h 44m
Flight
248.36 mi
399.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.36 mi
Kilometers
399.69 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.69 mi
Kilometers
538.63 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Gouverneur
Mon, May 25, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gouverneur
2026-05-25T00:38
Arrive Yonkers
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gouverneur
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
Amsterdam
NY

Town in Montgomery County, New York

From Gouverneur
166.9 mi
02h 52m
To Yonkers
167.8 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1756 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto William Street

    2943 ft · 40 sec · William Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gouverneur 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
222 mi · 66%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.3 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
02h 52m from Gouverneur
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gouverneur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Gouverneur and 167.8 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.35 one way or $94.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Gouverneur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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 Amsterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amsterdam.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

24 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gouverneur and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 248.36 mi (399.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gouverneur

Town in New York, USA

Population3,644
Coordinates44.3367300, -75.4629900
Altitude134
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: US 11 (-75.463032, 44.336815)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.71 L · about $47.35
Round trip
$94.69
23.62 gal · 89.42 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.35 $94.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.92 $105.84
Premium $4.86 $57.41 $114.82
Diesel $4.69 $55.44 $110.87

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gouverneur and Yonkers. The current time is 00:38:57.

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.