How far is Riga, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Riga, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 354.8 miles (571 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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Town in Broome County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riga and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riga and Yonkers.
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Start on Churchville-Riga Road
19 m · 3 sec · Churchville-Riga Road
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Turn right onto Chili-Riga Center Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Chili-Riga Center Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1307 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2969 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
57.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riga and Yonkers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riga 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 Riga to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 354.8 miles (571 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Riga and 187.7 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riga and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riga and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 252.34 mi (406.1 km).
#1 Riga
City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,649 |
| Coordinates | 43.0695100, -77.8839000 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $50.19 | $100.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $60.86 | $121.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $58.77 | $117.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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