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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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 01h 14m.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Heavy Rain
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.
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Start on the route
23 m ยท 11 sec
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Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.2 mi ยท 9 min ยท Hylan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Steuben Street
2276 ft ยท 1 min ยท Steuben Street
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Continue on Hylan Boulevard
156 m ยท 19 sec ยท Hylan Boulevard
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Turn right onto Narrows Road South
45 m ยท 4 sec ยท Narrows Road South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
1236 ft ยท 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
751 ft ยท 13 sec ยท Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.5 mi ยท 8 min ยท Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi ยท 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m ยท 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.4 mi ยท 7 min ยท West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft ยท 1 min ยท 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
9.8 mi ยท 16 min ยท Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Broadway
837 ft ยท 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Broadway
2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Broadway
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).
#1 Oakwood
Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5639900, -74.1159800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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