How far is Rye, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Rye, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.04 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.73 mi
18.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.73 mi
Kilometers
18.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Rye
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-04-22T19:20
Arrive Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rye
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Rochelle
NY

A city in Westchester County, New York.

From Rye
7.7 mi
00h 13m
To Yonkers
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Post Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Boston Post Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Huguenot Street

    1211 ft · 25 sec · Huguenot Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Street

    1649 ft · 37 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedar Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cedar Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Highway

    957 ft · 19 sec · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cross Avenue

    584 ft · 12 sec · Cross Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elmer Miller Circle

    5 m · 1 sec · Norman Rockwell Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Norman Rockwell Boulevard

    599 ft · 24 sec · Norman Rockwell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lincoln Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lincoln Avenue

    2569 ft · 51 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1079 ft · 25 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Yonkers Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Yonkers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye and Yonkers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Post Road
6.21 mi · 34%
Yonkers Avenue
3.24 mi · 18%
Lincoln Avenue
2.64 mi · 15%
West Lincoln Avenue
0.71 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Boston Post Road

Start on Boston Post Road

6.21 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Rochelle
00h 13m from Rye
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rye and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rye to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

New Rochelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Rye and 10.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rye and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near New Rochelle

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 New Rochelle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

New Rochelle
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

New Rochelle
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Rochelle.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.87 km).

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#1 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
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: Boston Post Road (-73.683743, 40.980651)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.13
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.57 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.87 $5.74
Premium $4.86 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $4.69 $3.00 $6.01

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rye and Yonkers. The current time is 19:20:18.

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.