How far is Rouses Point, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Rouses Point, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Saratoga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rouses Point and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rouses Point and Yonkers.
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Start on State Street
15 m · 3 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Champlain Street
1.4 km · 59 sec · Champlain Street
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Continue on State Route 11
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
39 m · 2 sec · State Route 11
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
122 m · 5 sec · State Route 11
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1078 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
173.6 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 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 Rouses Point and Yonkers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
174 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Rouses Point and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rouses Point to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Country Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Rouses Point and 162.5 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.20 one way or $102.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rouses Point and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Country Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Knolls.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rouses Point and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 282 mi (453.83 km).
#1 Rouses Point
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 2,109 |
| Coordinates | 44.9939300, -73.3648600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $4.45 | $51.20 | $102.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $57.34 | $114.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $61.95 | $123.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $74.92 | $149.84 |
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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