How far is North Elba, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from North Elba, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
278.85 mi
04h 27m
Flight
228.86 mi
368.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.86 mi
Kilometers
368.32 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.85 mi
Kilometers
448.77 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in North Elba
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Elba
2026-04-22T20:06
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Elba
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From North Elba
139.2 mi
02h 13m
To Yonkers
139.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Elba and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Elba and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 43%
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 37%
New York State Thruway
20 mi · 7%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 7%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
Cascade Road
3.65 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 13m from North Elba
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Elba and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Elba to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from North Elba and 139.6 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Elba and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Elba and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 228.86 mi (368.32 km).

North Elba

#1 North Elba

Town in New York

Population8,118
Coordinates44.2433800, -73.9543100
Altitude599
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: State Highway 73 (-73.954343, 44.243331)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.25 L · about $39.45
Round trip
$78.90
19.68 gal · 74.5 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.45 $78.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.09 $88.19
Premium $4.86 $47.83 $95.66
Diesel $4.69 $46.19 $92.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Elba and Yonkers. The current time is 20:06:17.

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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.