How far is Milton, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Milton, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
176.76 mi
02h 52m
Flight
145.29 mi
233.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.29 mi
Kilometers
233.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.76 mi
Kilometers
284.47 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-17T08:26
Arrive Yonkers
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Milton
88 mi
01h 26m
To Yonkers
88.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Court

    548 ft · 29 sec · Locust Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Birchtree Lane

    1018 ft · 46 sec · Birchtree Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · Rowland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northline Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northline Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Malta Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malta Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 9

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dunning Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Dunning Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    1293 ft · 33 sec · Dunning Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    608 ft · 16 sec · Dunning Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    20.3 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway

  16. 16

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 67%
Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 11%
New York State Thruway
20 mi · 11%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 4%
US 9
2.88 mi · 2%
Malta Avenue
1.74 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
01h 26m from Milton
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milton and Chance 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 Milton to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Milton and 88.7 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 $25.02 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 145.29 mi (233.82 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
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: Locust Court (-73.852654, 43.033609)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $25.02
Round trip
$50.03
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.02 $50.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.96 $55.92
Premium $4.86 $30.33 $60.67
Diesel $4.69 $29.29 $58.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Yonkers. The current time is 08:26:38.

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.