How far is Somers, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Somers, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.59 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.58 mi
47.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.1 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Somers
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somers
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
Thornwood
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Somers
17.1 mi
00h 21m
To Yonkers
21.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
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 Somers and Yonkers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Somerstown Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Green Street

    1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Waccabuc Road

    1366 ft · 34 sec · Waccabuc Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    27.4 mi · 37 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
27.4 mi · 71%
New York City
2.25 mi · 6%
Goldens Bridge Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Somerstown Turnpike
0.91 mi · 2%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 2%
NY 117
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

27.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornwood
00h 21m from Somers
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somers 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 Somers to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Somers and 21.5 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thornwood

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 Thornwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.61 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

Town in New York, US

Population21,476
Coordinates41.3281500, -73.6856900
Altitude85
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: US 202 (-73.685477, 41.328063)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.09 $12.19
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.69 $6.38 $12.77

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 Somers and Yonkers. The current time is 00:24:22.

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.