How far is Ithaca, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Ithaca, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ithaca and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Yonkers.
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Start on East Seneca Street
20 m · 6 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto North Tioga Street
99 m · 15 sec · North Tioga Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
1267 ft · 39 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Place
814 ft · 28 sec · Schuyler Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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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
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi · 10 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 Ithaca and Yonkers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Ithaca and 112.7 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Ithaca and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
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 Rockland.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 169.83 mi (273.31 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.83 | $63.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.58 | $71.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.60 | $77.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $37.27 | $74.54 |
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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