How far is Schaghticoke, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Schaghticoke, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.64 mi
02h 52m
Flight
136.99 mi
220.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.99 mi
Kilometers
220.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.64 mi
Kilometers
255.31 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Schaghticoke
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaghticoke
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schaghticoke
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tillson
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Schaghticoke
82.2 mi
01h 26m
To Yonkers
76.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 40

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40

  3. 3

    Continue on Speigletown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Speigletown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    158 m · 13 sec · Brickyard Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Leversee Road

    2943 ft · 1 min · Leversee Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 10th Street

    119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hoosick Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 83%
Hoosick Street
9.46 mi · 6%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 5%
State Highway 40
6.45 mi · 4%
Oakwood Avenue
3.38 mi · 2%
Speigletown Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillson
01h 26m from Schaghticoke
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schaghticoke and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Schaghticoke and 76.4 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaghticoke and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Tillson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tillson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

17 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

52 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

72 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaghticoke and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 136.99 mi (220.46 km).

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#1 Schaghticoke

Village in New York, USA

Population7,454
Coordinates42.9000800, -73.5853900
Altitude109
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: Main Street (-73.5856, 42.900108)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.90
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.45 $44.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.86 $27.22 $54.44
Diesel $4.69 $26.29 $52.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaghticoke and Yonkers. The current time is 01:06:44.

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.