How far is Jefferson, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Jefferson, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Yonkers.
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Start on North Harpersfield Road
24 m · 2 sec · North Harpersfield Road
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Continue on State Highway 10
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 10
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 10
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Harper Street
1281 ft · 37 sec · Harper Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Route 23A
14 mi · 21 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 23A
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23A
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Continue on State Route 23A
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 23A
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Turn slight right onto State Route 32A
2097 ft · 45 sec · State Route 32A
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Continue on State Highway 32A
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 32A
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Continue on King's Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · King's Highway
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Take the ramp left
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 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 Jefferson 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 State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Jefferson and 75.6 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jefferson and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
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 New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 113.21 mi (182.19 km).
#1 Jefferson
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.4811900, -74.6104300 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.45 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
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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