How far is Mechanicville, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Mechanicville, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mechanicville and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicville and Yonkers.
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Start on Park Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1091 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
1350 ft · 40 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1853 ft · 35 sec · South Central Avenue
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 146
138 m · 11 sec · State Highway 146
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Turn straight onto NY 236
2.5 mi · 4 min · NY 236
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Turn left onto Halfmoon Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Halfmoon Parkway
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Continue on Loudon Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp right
553 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, NY 7 West: Albany, Schenectady
1331 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1342 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mechanicville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mechanicville to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Mechanicville and 74.3 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mechanicville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mechanicville and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 136.66 mi (219.93 km).
#1 Mechanicville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 5,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.9028500, -73.6873400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.98 | $53.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.05 | $52.10 |
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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