How far is Morris Heights, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Morris Heights, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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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 Morris Heights and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris Heights and Yonkers.
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Start on West 176th Step Street
39 m · 11 sec · West 176th Step Street
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Turn left onto Popham Avenue
152 m · 27 sec · Popham Avenue
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Turn left onto West 175th Street
79 m · 17 sec · West 175th Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Avenue
1747 ft · 1 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto West Tremont Avenue
592 ft · 12 sec · West Tremont Avenue
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Turn right onto Sedgwick Avenue
821 ft · 28 sec · Sedgwick Avenue
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Turn left onto West 179th Street
148 m · 23 sec · West 179th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North: Major Deegan Expressway, Albany
143 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 230 Street
938 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto West 230th Street
575 ft · 18 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
3.9 mi · 8 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 Morris Heights 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.
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
3.91 mi · 00h 08m
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 Morris 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 Morris Heights to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 3.2 miles from Morris Heights and 5.3 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morris Heights 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
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CITY HALL LOBBY
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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 Morris Heights and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 5.73 mi (9.22 km).
#1 Morris Heights
Morris Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498200, -73.9198600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
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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