How far is Walden, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Walden, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walden and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Yonkers.
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Start on Bank Street
8 m · 3 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Main Street
125 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 17K
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
1494 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
2718 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
3062 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 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 Walden 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 State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walden to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Tuxedo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Walden and 33.9 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Walden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Tuxedo Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuxedo Park.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 46.06 mi (74.12 km).
#1 Walden
Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,839 |
| Coordinates | 41.5612000, -74.1884800 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
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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