How far is Oakwood, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Oakwood, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.18 mi
01h 14m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.18 mi
Kilometers
55 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Fri, Nov 6, 4:14 PM EST
Return by in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 5:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-11-06T14:59
Arrive Yonkers
Fri, Nov 6, 4:14 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Oakwood
15.8 mi
00h 37m
To Yonkers
18.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oakwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68ยฐF
Today
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
68ยฐF
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    3.2 mi ยท 9 min ยท Hylan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Steuben Street

    2276 ft ยท 1 min ยท Steuben Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hylan Boulevard

    156 m ยท 19 sec ยท Hylan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Narrows Road South

    45 m ยท 4 sec ยท Narrows Road South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    1236 ft ยท 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    751 ft ยท 13 sec ยท Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท Staten Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi ยท 8 min ยท Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi ยท 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m ยท 11 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    2.4 mi ยท 7 min ยท West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2072 ft ยท 1 min ยท 11th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท West Side Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    9.8 mi ยท 16 min ยท Henry Hudson Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Broadway

    837 ft ยท 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Broadway

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
9.78 mi ยท 29%
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi ยท 16%
Hylan Boulevard
3.3 mi ยท 10%
West Street
2.43 mi ยท 7%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi ยท 7%
Broadway
2.24 mi ยท 7%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

9.78 mi ยท 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 37m from Oakwood
Leave By
4:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Oakwood and Rain near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Oakwood and 18.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Oakwood and Rain near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2 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 1.6 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 Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 1.3 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 New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).

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#1 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5639900, -74.1159800
Altitude5
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: (-74.11599, 40.563996)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L ยท about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.42 gal ยท 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.89 $11.79
Premium $5.27 $6.37 $12.75
Diesel $6.47 $7.83 $15.66

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Yonkers. The current time is 14:59:35.

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.