How far is Riverdale, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Riverdale, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Yonkers.
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Start on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
91 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
768 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 246th Street
160 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway West
1072 ft · 29 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway West
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Turn left onto West 246th Street
43 m · 13 sec · West 246th Street
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Turn left onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
641 ft · 13 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Broadway
837 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Riverdale and Yonkers.
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.
Broadway
Turn sharp left onto Broadway
2.24 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Riverdale and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Riverdale and 4 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverdale and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Yonkers station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 2.16 mi (3.47 km).
#1 Riverdale
Riverdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9005600, -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.29 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
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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