How far is Verplanck, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Verplanck, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Verplanck and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verplanck and Yonkers.
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Start on Broadway
25 m · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1534 ft · 44 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Kings Ferry Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kings Ferry Road
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Continue on Trolley Road
2395 ft · 1 min · Trolley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Post Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Albany Post Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 9 South
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
759 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 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 Verplanck 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.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Verplanck and Rain near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Verplanck to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Verplanck and 16.6 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Verplanck and Rain near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Verplanck and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 22.45 mi (36.13 km).
#1 Verplanck
Situated on a peninsula along the Hudson River's eastern shore in northwestern Westchester County, this community lies at an elevation of approximately 59 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2528700, -73.9598600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
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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