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

The driving distance from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
57.45 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.45 mi
Kilometers
92.46 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Ronkonkoma
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Ronkonkoma
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
Old Westbury
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Lake Ronkonkoma
26.8 mi
00h 38m
To Yonkers
30.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Margaret Drive

    1277 ft · 1 min · Margaret Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gibbs Pond Road

    1472 ft · 44 sec · Gibbs Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rosevale Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Rosevale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Motor Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Motor Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Nichols Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · Old Nichols Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    800 ft · 17 sec · Express Drive North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 west: New York

    818 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    31.8 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    561 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

    723 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway

    100 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South

    2492 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

    700 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

    120 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Ronkonkoma 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
31.8 mi · 55%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 6%
Bronx River Parkway
2.68 mi · 5%
Broadway
2.08 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

31.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Westbury
00h 38m from Lake Ronkonkoma
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Ronkonkoma and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma and 30.6 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury

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 Old Westbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ronkonkoma and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.4 km).

Lake Ronkonkoma

#1 Lake Ronkonkoma

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population20,155
Coordinates40.8351000, -73.1312200
Altitude22
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: Margaret Drive (-73.131217, 40.835123)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.10 $18.19
Premium $4.86 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $4.69 $9.53 $19.06

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 Lake Ronkonkoma and Yonkers. The current time is 22:35:26.

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.