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

The driving distance from North Syracuse, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.22 mi
04h 10m
Flight
190.49 mi
306.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.49 mi
Kilometers
306.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.22 mi
Kilometers
412.34 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in North Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Syracuse
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Syracuse
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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From North Syracuse
127.9 mi
02h 05m
To Yonkers
128.3 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Brewerton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brewerton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Syracuse 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 51%
I 81 South
81.3 mi · 32%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi · 4%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
US 6
7.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 05m from North Syracuse
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Syracuse and 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 North Syracuse to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from North Syracuse and 128.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Syracuse and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 190.49 mi (306.56 km).

North Syracuse

#1 North Syracuse

Village in New York, USA

Population6,595
Coordinates43.1347900, -76.1299200
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: South Main Street (-76.129964, 43.134803)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.22 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
18.08 gal · 68.44 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.51 $81.02
Premium $4.86 $43.94 $87.89
Diesel $4.69 $42.43 $84.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Syracuse and Yonkers. The current time is 04:58:00.

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.