How far is Lake Luzerne, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Lake Luzerne, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.64 mi
03h 20m
Flight
164.59 mi
264.88 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lake Luzerne.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.59 mi
Kilometers
264.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.64 mi
Kilometers
318.07 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, May 31, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Luzerne
Sun, May 31, 7:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Luzerne
2026-05-31T12:43
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, May 31, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Luzerne
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
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Lake Luzerne
98 mi
01h 40m
To Yonkers
99.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Luzerne and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on River Street

    105 m · 17 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    139 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1644 ft · 33 sec · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Saratoga Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 9N

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Route 9N

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street

    2309 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broadway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South

    3189 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    23.8 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Luzerne 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 60%
Adirondack Northway
23.8 mi · 12%
New York State Thruway
20 mi · 10%
Route 9N
9.86 mi · 5%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 4%
East River Drive
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
164.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
01h 40m from Lake Luzerne
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Luzerne and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Luzerne to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Lake Luzerne and 99.7 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Luzerne and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Luzerne and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 164.59 mi (264.88 km).

Lake Luzerne

#1 Lake Luzerne

City in Warren County, New York, United States of America

Population3,238
Coordinates43.3128500, -73.8348400
Altitude172
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: East River Drive (-73.834851, 43.312833)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.23 $62.47
Premium $4.86 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $4.69 $32.72 $65.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Luzerne and Yonkers. The current time is 12:43:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.