How far is Saranac, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Saranac, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.09 mi
05h 03m
Flight
257.16 mi
413.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.16 mi
Kilometers
413.86 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.09 mi
Kilometers
495.83 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saranac
2026-04-18T02:05
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saranac
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Halfmoon
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America

From Saranac
157.8 mi
02h 31m
To Yonkers
150.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ganong Drive

    158 m · 25 sec · Ganong Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Umc Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Umc Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Water Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 49%
I 87 South
119 mi · 38%
New York State Thruway
20 mi · 6%
Water Street
11.7 mi · 4%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
Military Turnpike
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfmoon
02h 31m from Saranac
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saranac and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Halfmoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Saranac and 150.4 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.58 one way or $87.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saranac and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Halfmoon

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 Halfmoon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfmoon.

RAIL

Schenectady

18 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

21 mi away
525 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

28 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

29 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saranac and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 257.16 mi (413.86 km).

Saranac

#1 Saranac

Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America

Population3,918
Coordinates44.6514300, -73.7434800
Altitude243
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: Ganong Drive (-73.743577, 44.651503)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.15 L · about $43.58
Round trip
$87.16
21.74 gal · 82.3 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.58 $87.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.71 $97.42
Premium $4.86 $52.84 $105.68
Diesel $4.69 $51.02 $102.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saranac and Yonkers. The current time is 02:05:56.

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.