How far is Sunnyside, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Sunnyside, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
18.76 mi
00h 40m
Flight
13.36 mi
21.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.36 mi
Kilometers
21.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.76 mi
Kilometers
30.19 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Sunnyside
Thu, Oct 15, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyside
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyside
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Sunnyside
7.6 mi
00h 20m
To Yonkers
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 31st Place

    148 m · 23 sec · 31st Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 48th Avenue

    79 m · 16 sec · 48th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van Dam Street

    1359 ft · 46 sec · Van Dam Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Van Dam Street

    34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1850 ft · 39 sec · Queens Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2127 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 33rd Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 33rd Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North

    80 m · 9 sec · Astoria Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Continue on Hoyt Avenue North

    112 m · 15 sec · Hoyt Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East

    154 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West 230 Street

    938 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 230th Street

    575 ft · 18 sec · West 230th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    3.9 mi · 8 min · 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 Sunnyside 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Major Deegan Expressway
5.54 mi · 30%
Broadway
3.91 mi · 21%
I 278 East
2.45 mi · 13%
33rd Street
1.48 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
0.4 mi · 2%
Queens Boulevard
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Major Deegan Expressway

Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

5.54 mi · 00h 08m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 20m from Sunnyside
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Sunnyside and Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunnyside to Yonkers?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Sunnyside and 11.1 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Sunnyside and Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 13.36 mi (21.5 km).

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#1 Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7398200, -73.9354200
Altitude5
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: 31st Place (-73.935491, 40.739827)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.87
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.94 $5.87
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.29 $6.58
Premium $5.38 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $6.51 $4.30 $8.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyside and Yonkers. The current time is 20:43:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.