How far is Spring Valley, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
19.6 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.7 mi
26.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.7 mi
Kilometers
26.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.54 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Fri, Apr 17, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Yonkers
Fri, Apr 17, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From Spring Valley
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Yonkers
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Yonkers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto New York City

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    759 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 69%
New York City
1.81 mi · 9%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
West Yonkers Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 13m from Spring Valley
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Spring Valley and 9.8 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

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 Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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 9.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
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 Elmsford.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 16.7 mi (26.88 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population32,258
Coordinates41.1687100, -73.8387500
Altitude116
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: NY 9A (-73.83861, 41.168734)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.53
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.77 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.09 $6.18
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.71
Diesel $4.69 $3.24 $6.48

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 Spring Valley and Yonkers. The current time is 23:07:50.

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.