How far is Riverdale, NY from Yonkers, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Riverdale and Yonkers is 2.15 miles (3.47 km).

Flight distance from Riverdale, NY to Yonkers, NY is 2.15 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Riverdale, New York to Yonkers, New York is: 5.9 miles (9.5 km) by car.

Driving from Riverdale to Yonkers will take approximately 00 hours 12 minutes.

#1 Riverdale

Population
GPS Coordinates	40°54'2"N 73°54'23"W
Latitude	40.9005600
Longitude	-73.9063900
Altitude	55
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York. It is located just north of New York City. Yonkers is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Yonkers Museum and the Hudson River Museum.

Population	200040
GPS Coordinates	40°55'52"N 73°53'56"W
Latitude	40.9312100
Longitude	-73.8987500
Altitude	25
Country	United States

Starting point in Riverdale: (-73.906381,40.900561)
Ending point in Yonkers: South Broadway (-73.89864,40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time Between Riverdale and Yonkers

The distance between Riverdale and Yonkers is 10 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Riverdale and Yonkers. The current time is 08:21:05.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.79 liters (0.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverdale and Yonkers.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverdale to Yonkers is $0.78 (diesel $0.98).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$0.78	$0.89	$0.97	$0.98

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverdale and Yonkers (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.