How far is Middle Island, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Middle Island, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.15 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.31 mi
80.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.31 mi
Kilometers
80.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.29 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Middle Island
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Island
2026-04-18T22:33
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Island
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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Middle Island
32.8 mi
00h 48m
To Yonkers
36.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Middle Island and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle Island and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Country Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Middle Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Ocean Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Ocean Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    584 ft · 11 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    39.1 mi · 52 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  11. 11

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

    2905 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  17. 17

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

    561 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

    723 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road

  21. 21

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

    100 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  23. 23

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

    2492 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  25. 25

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

    700 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

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

    120 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middle Island 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
39.1 mi · 57%
Middle Country Road
4.73 mi · 7%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 5%
Bronx River Parkway
2.68 mi · 4%
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
2.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

39.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 48m from Middle Island
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middle Island 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 Middle Island to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Middle Island and 36.4 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middle Island and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle Island and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 50.31 mi (80.96 km).

Middle Island

#1 Middle Island

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,483
Coordinates40.8842700, -72.9373300
Altitude25
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: (-72.937247, 40.884296)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.93 $21.87
Premium $4.86 $11.86 $23.72
Diesel $4.69 $11.45 $22.91

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 Middle Island and Yonkers. The current time is 22:33:32.

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.