How far is Orwell, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Orwell, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.71 mi
04h 52m
Flight
211.81 mi
340.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.81 mi
Kilometers
340.87 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.71 mi
Kilometers
472.68 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 7:19 AM EST
Return by in Orwell
Sat, Nov 7, 12:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-11-07T02:26
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 7:19 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:14 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
9:00 PM EST
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
Westmere
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Orwell
145.2 mi
02h 26m
To Yonkers
148.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Route 22

    7 mi · 12 min · County Route 22

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto South Albion Road

    941 ft · 42 sec · South Albion Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on Westdale Road

    1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Oswego Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1108 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Taberg Street

    2317 ft · 44 sec · Taberg Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 69

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 69

  12. 12

    Continue on Rome-Taberg Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Erie Boulevard West

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South 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 Orwell 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
222 mi · 76%
Erie Boulevard West
17.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
16.6 mi · 6%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
State Highway 69
7.39 mi · 3%
Rome-Taberg Road
7.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmere
02h 26m from Orwell
Leave By
7:14 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Orwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Orwell and 148.4 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Orwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Westmere

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 Westmere and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 211.81 mi (340.87 km).

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#1 Orwell

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5747900, -75.9963100
Altitude244
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: County Route 22 (-75.996059, 43.574867)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.23 L · about $44.65
Round trip
$89.30
20.72 gal · 78.46 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $44.65 $89.30
Mid-grade $4.87 $50.46 $100.93
Premium $5.27 $54.58 $109.15
Diesel $6.47 $67.03 $134.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and Yonkers. The current time is 02:26:39.

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.