How far is Pearl River, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Pearl River, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.07 mi
00h 34m
Flight
10.92 mi
17.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.92 mi
Kilometers
17.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.07 mi
Kilometers
38.73 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, May 30, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Pearl River
Sat, May 30, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl River
2026-05-30T08:46
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, May 30, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pearl River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tarrytown
NY

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Pearl River
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Yonkers
12.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    687 ft · 24 sec · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pearl Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1635 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    134 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    631 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl River 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 32%
New York State Thruway
7.07 mi · 29%
North Pearl Street
2.77 mi · 12%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.81 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
00h 17m from Pearl River
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pearl River and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pearl River to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Pearl River and 12.5 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pearl River and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

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 Tarrytown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Tarrytown
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Tarrytown
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl River and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 10.92 mi (17.57 km).

Pearl River

#1 Pearl River

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population15,876
Coordinates41.0589900, -74.0218100
Altitude73
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: West Central Avenue (-74.021816, 41.059022)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl River and Yonkers. The current time is 08:46:14.

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.