How far is Rensselaerville, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Rensselaerville, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
132.66 mi
02h 30m
Flight
110.21 mi
177.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.66 mi
Kilometers
213.49 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Rensselaerville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rensselaerville
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rensselaerville
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
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Rensselaerville
68.6 mi
01h 15m
To Yonkers
64.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delaware Turnpike

    19 m · 8 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Route 351

    4.1 mi · 10 min · County Route 351

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto County Route 402 Extension

    3225 ft · 2 min · County Route 402 Extension

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Route 405

    4.3 mi · 11 min · County Route 405

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 32

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  8. 8

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rensselaerville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
90.5 mi · 68%
State Highway 32
19.9 mi · 15%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 6%
King's Highway
7.07 mi · 5%
County Route 405
4.34 mi · 3%
County Route 351
4.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 15m from Rensselaerville
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rensselaerville and Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Rensselaerville and 64.1 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plattekill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plattekill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

35 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

50 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rensselaerville and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.36 km).

Rensselaerville

#1 Rensselaerville

City in Albany County, New York, United States of America

Population1,805
Coordinates42.5161900, -74.1379100
Altitude416
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: Delaware Turnpike (-74.13779, 42.516216)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.98 $23.32 $46.63
Premium $5.38 $25.19 $50.38
Diesel $6.51 $30.46 $60.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rensselaerville and Yonkers. The current time is 14:34:52.

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.