How far is Heritage Hills, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Heritage Hills, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
35.01 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.1 mi
48.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.1 mi
Kilometers
48.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.35 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Heritage Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heritage Hills
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heritage Hills
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
Thornwood
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Heritage Hills
18 mi
00h 27m
To Yonkers
17 mi
00h 27m

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
7 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 Heritage Hills and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heritage Hills and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgecrest Circle

    36 m · 10 sec · Ridgecrest Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hill Drive

    700 ft · 32 sec · West Hill Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1123 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hill Drive

    2826 ft · 1 min · West Hill Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · Warren Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Somers Road

    1921 ft · 54 sec · Somers Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Green Street

    1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waccabuc Road

    1366 ft · 34 sec · Waccabuc Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    27.4 mi · 37 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
27.4 mi · 78%
New York City
2.25 mi · 6%
Goldens Bridge Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Somerstown Turnpike
0.91 mi · 3%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 2%
West Hill Drive
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

27.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornwood
00h 27m from Heritage Hills
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Heritage Hills 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 Heritage Hills to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Heritage Hills and 17 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thornwood

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 Thornwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heritage Hills and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 km).

Heritage Hills

#1 Heritage Hills

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado

Population3,975
Coordinates41.3395400, -73.6973500
Altitude179
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: Ridgecrest Circle (-73.697544, 41.339527)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.56 $11.11
Premium $4.86 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $4.69 $5.82 $11.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Heritage Hills and Yonkers. The current time is 22:33:06.

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.