How far is Sylvan Beach, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Sylvan Beach, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 282.7 miles (455 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvan Beach and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvan Beach and Yonkers.
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Start on Bubbling Spring Road
50 m · 10 sec · Bubbling Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
128 m · 18 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Lake Street
1474 ft · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on County Road 26
155 m · 15 sec · County Road 26
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Turn right onto State Route 230
7 mi · 12 min · State Route 230
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 14A
3013 ft · 1 min · State Highway 14A
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Continue on Millard Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Millard Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 21 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Main Street
1863 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Saunders Street
1542 ft · 42 sec · Saunders Street
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Continue on Dundee-Glenora Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Dundee-Glenora Road
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Turn right onto NY Route 14
8.7 mi · 11 min · NY Route 14
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on North Franklin Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on North Catherine Street
6 mi · 8 min · North Catherine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watkins Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Watkins Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
63.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
70 m · 6 sec · South 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 Sylvan Beach and Yonkers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York
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130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Sylvan Beach 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 Sylvan Beach to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 282.7 miles (455 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Sylvan Beach and 145 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sylvan Beach and Mostly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvan Beach and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 196.56 mi (316.33 km).
#1 Sylvan Beach
Sylvan Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4647900, -77.1083000 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $4.01 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.72 | $89.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.51 | $97.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.85 | $93.69 |
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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