How far is Old Bethpage, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Old Bethpage, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.02 mi
00h 59m
Flight
26.04 mi
41.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.41 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Old Bethpage
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Bethpage
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Bethpage
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Old Bethpage
18.4 mi
00h 29m
To Yonkers
21.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Old Bethpage and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Bethpage and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Round Swamp Road

    35 m · 6 sec · Round Swamp Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Bethpage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Bethpage Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plainview Road

    119 m · 13 sec · Plainview Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Country Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Country Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NY 135 North: Syosset

    990 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 495 West: New York

    599 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    561 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

    723 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway

    100 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South

    2492 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

    700 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

    120 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Bethpage and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.3 mi · 36%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 8%
Bronx River Parkway
2.68 mi · 7%
Broadway
2.08 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 29m from Old Bethpage
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Old Bethpage 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 Old Bethpage to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Old Bethpage and 21.6 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Old Bethpage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Bethpage and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.91 km).

Old Bethpage

#1 Old Bethpage

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population5,523
Coordinates40.7626000, -73.4531800
Altitude53
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: Round Swamp Road (-73.453552, 40.762661)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.31
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.65 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $4.69 $6.62 $13.24

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 Old Bethpage and Yonkers. The current time is 06:55:17.

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.