How far is South Ozone Park, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from South Ozone Park, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Ozone Park and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Ozone Park and Yonkers.
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Start on 121st Street
12 m · 7 sec · 121st Street
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Turn left onto 135th Avenue
530 ft · 27 sec · 135th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lefferts Boulevard
3114 ft · 1 min · Lefferts Boulevard
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
75 m · 5 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
1435 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
983 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
561 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road
723 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South
2492 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
700 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park
120 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Ozone Park and Yonkers.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
6.22 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Ozone Park 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 South Ozone Park to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from South Ozone Park and 13.9 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Ozone Park and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Ozone Park and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 18.52 mi (29.8 km).
#1 South Ozone Park
Located in southwestern Queens County, New York, this neighborhood sits on the flat terrain of western Long Island at an average elevation of 26 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6701000, -73.8190200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.26 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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