How far is Schuyler Falls, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Schuyler Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
298.15 mi
04h 39m
Flight
256.05 mi
412.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.05 mi
Kilometers
412.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.15 mi
Kilometers
479.83 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Schuyler Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schuyler Falls
2026-04-18T02:06
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schuyler Falls
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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Schuyler Falls
148.9 mi
02h 19m
To Yonkers
149.3 mi
02h 19m

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 Schuyler Falls and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schuyler Falls and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on Felton Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Felton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1073 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bear Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    143.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schuyler Falls 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
144 mi · 48%
I 87 South
119 mi · 40%
New York State Thruway
20 mi · 7%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
4.27 mi · 1%
Bear Swamp Road
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

144 mi · 02h 48m

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
02h 19m from Schuyler Falls
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Schuyler Falls 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 Schuyler Falls to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Schuyler Falls and 149.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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 Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 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 5.4 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 Colonie.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schuyler Falls and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 256.05 mi (412.08 km).

Schuyler Falls

#1 Schuyler Falls

Town in New York state

Population5,100
Coordinates44.6286600, -73.5579100
Altitude131
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: Felton Road (-73.557904, 44.628658)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $42.17
Round trip
$84.35
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.17 $84.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.14 $94.28
Premium $4.86 $51.14 $102.28
Diesel $4.69 $49.38 $98.76

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 Schuyler Falls and Yonkers. The current time is 02:06:14.

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.