How far is South Nyack, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from South Nyack, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
16.56 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.56 mi
16.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.56 mi
Kilometers
16.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.56 mi
Kilometers
26.65 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in South Nyack
Tue, Jun 2, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Nyack
2026-06-02T01:22
Arrive Yonkers
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
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 South Nyack
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
Greenburgh
NY

Town

From South Nyack
8.3 mi
00h 12m
To Yonkers
8.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    3 m · 5 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    144 m · 30 sec · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    705 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1791 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    128 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 S, I-287 E: New York City

    584 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-87 South, I-287 East: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York City

    2331 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Nyack 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 47%
New York State Thruway
5.75 mi · 35%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 4%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 3%
I-87 South
0.44 mi · 3%
Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.81 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenburgh
00h 12m from South Nyack
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Nyack and Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Nyack to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Greenburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from South Nyack and 8.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Nyack and Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Greenburgh

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 Greenburgh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Greenburgh
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Greenburgh
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

12 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

18 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Nyack and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (16.99 km).

South Nyack

#1 South Nyack

Village in New York, United States

Population3,305
Coordinates41.0831500, -73.9201400
Altitude22
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: Clinton Avenue (-73.920156, 41.08312)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.65
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.33 $4.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $4.69 $2.72 $5.45

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Nyack and Yonkers. The current time is 01:22:46.

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.