How far is Richland, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Richland, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
291.54 mi
04h 44m
Flight
212.84 mi
342.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.84 mi
Kilometers
342.53 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.54 mi
Kilometers
469.19 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richland
9:00 PM EDT
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 Richland
144.8 mi
02h 22m
To Yonkers
146.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 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 Richland and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richland-Orwell Road

    671 ft · 25 sec · Richland-Orwell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    56 m · 6 sec · North Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Route 48

    136 m · 16 sec · County Route 48

  4. 4

    Continue on County Route 48

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Route 48

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    18.1 mi · 27 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Westdale Road

    1725 ft · 29 sec · Westdale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on Oswego Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oswego Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1108 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Church Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Taberg Street

    2317 ft · 44 sec · Taberg Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 69

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 69

  14. 14

    Continue on Rome-Taberg Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Erie Boulevard West

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
222 mi · 76%
State Highway 13
19.2 mi · 7%
Erie Boulevard West
17.9 mi · 6%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
State Highway 69
7.39 mi · 3%
Rome-Taberg Road
7.34 mi · 3%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.7 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmere
02h 22m from Richland
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richland 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 Richland to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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 144.8 miles from Richland and 146.7 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richland and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 11.1 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 4.6 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 Richland and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 212.84 mi (342.53 km).

Richland

#1 Richland

Town in New York, United States

Population5,526
Coordinates43.5695100, -76.0477000
Altitude166
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: Richland-Orwell Road (-76.047692, 43.569392)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.94 L · about $41.25
Round trip
$82.51
20.58 gal · 77.88 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.25 $82.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.11 $92.22
Premium $4.86 $50.02 $100.04
Diesel $4.69 $48.30 $96.60

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 Richland and Yonkers. The current time is 04:58:22.

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.