How far is Van Nest, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Van Nest, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Nest and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Nest and Yonkers.
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Start on Barnes Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · Barnes Avenue
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Turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
76 m · 13 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
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Turn right onto Wallace Avenue
791 ft · 32 sec · Wallace Avenue
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Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
1261 ft · 49 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1260 ft · 49 sec · Bronx Park East
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Continue on Boston Road
742 ft · 37 sec · Boston Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road
44 m · 5 sec · East Fordham Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 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 Van Nest 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.
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
2.08 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Van Nest and Rain near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Nest to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Van Nest and 6.5 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Van Nest and Rain near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Nest and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 km).
#1 Van Nest
Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County within New York City, this urban neighborhood is bounded generally by Bronxdale Avenue to the north and East Tremont Avenue to the south.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484300, -73.8637500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.32 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
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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