How far is Morningside Heights, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Morningside Heights, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.19 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.01 mi
14.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.01 mi
Kilometers
14.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.62 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Morningside Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morningside Heights
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morningside Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Morningside Heights
5 mi
00h 12m
To Yonkers
7.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morningside Heights and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 133rd Street

    1133 ft · 52 sec · West 133rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Broadway

    837 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Broadway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morningside Heights and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
6.49 mi · 53%
Broadway
2.94 mi · 24%
NY 9A North
0.25 mi · 2%
West 133rd Street
0.21 mi · 2%
US 9 South
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

6.49 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 12m from Morningside Heights
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morningside Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morningside Heights to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 5 miles from Morningside Heights and 7.1 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morningside Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morningside Heights and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 9.01 mi (14.5 km).

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#1 Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Upper Manhattan in New York City.

Population0
Coordinates40.8100000, -73.9625000
Altitude37
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: (-73.962512, 40.809985)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.83
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.91 $3.83
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.14 $4.28
Premium $5.38 $2.31 $4.63
Diesel $6.51 $2.80 $5.60

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morningside Heights and Yonkers. The current time is 14:28:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.