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

The driving distance from Valley Cottage, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.18 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.25 mi
21.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.47 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Valley Cottage
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Cottage
2026-04-18T00:52
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valley Cottage
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 Valley Cottage
10.1 mi
00h 16m
To Yonkers
10.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulle Drive

    2002 ft · 1 min · Fulle Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Road

    1165 ft · 52 sec · Maple Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Casper Hill Road

    2140 ft · 59 sec · Casper Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    885 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1031 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    682 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway

    1238 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    7.1 mi · 10 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 Valley Cottage 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
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
8.02 mi · 40%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 39%
Kings Highway
0.86 mi · 4%
Yonkers Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Casper Hill Road
0.53 mi · 3%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 16m from Valley Cottage
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Valley Cottage and Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 10.1 miles from Valley Cottage and 10.1 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Valley Cottage and Partly Sunny 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 11.1 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 9.9 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 12.8 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 Valley Cottage and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).

Valley Cottage

#1 Valley Cottage

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population9,107
Coordinates41.1181500, -73.9554200
Altitude54
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: Fulle Drive (-73.955496, 41.118166)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.85 $5.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $4.69 $3.33 $6.67

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 Valley Cottage and Yonkers. The current time is 00:52:34.

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.