How far is New Scotland, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from New Scotland, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Scotland and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Scotland and Yonkers.
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Start on New Scotland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road
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Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue
3158 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue
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Continue on Elm Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass
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Continue on US 9W NY 32
1348 ft · 26 sec · US 9W NY 32
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Continue on Route 9W
109 m · 10 sec · Route 9W
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Turn right onto Corning Hill Road
1 km · 1 min · Corning Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
3020 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
103.8 mi · 2 hr · New York State Thruway
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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
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Scotland and Yonkers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
104 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Scotland and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Scotland to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from New Scotland and 69.7 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Scotland and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
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 New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Scotland and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 117.29 mi (188.76 km).
#1 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.45 | $40.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
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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