How far is Manhattan, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in New York County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Yonkers.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
8.5 mi · 14 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Broadway
837 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Manhattan and Yonkers.
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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
8.55 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Manhattan and 8.3 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.39 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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