How far is Highland Falls, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Highland Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
42.28 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.28 mi
Kilometers
68.05 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Falls
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Falls
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
Valley Cottage
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Highland Falls
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Yonkers
21.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Falls and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1218 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W

    2.4 mi · 4 min · United States Route 9W

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    72 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Route 303

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Route 303

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 303 North

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 303 North

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1031 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    682 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway

    1238 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Falls 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Mountain Circle
13.9 mi · 33%
New York State Thruway
8.02 mi · 19%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 18%
State Highway 303 North
3.52 mi · 8%
United States Route 9W
2.44 mi · 6%
North Route 303
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bear Mountain Circle

Exit the rotary

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Cottage
00h 25m from Highland Falls
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Highland Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Falls to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Valley Cottage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Highland Falls and 21.9 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Highland Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Cottage

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

10 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Falls and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.04 km).

Highland Falls

#1 Highland Falls

Village in New York

Population3,790
Coordinates41.3692600, -73.9662500
Altitude44
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: Mountain Avenue (-73.966274, 41.369136)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.95
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.97 $11.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.86 $7.24 $14.49
Diesel $4.69 $6.99 $13.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Falls and Yonkers. The current time is 01:31:02.

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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.