How far is Waterville, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Waterville, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Yonkers.
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Start on Waterville Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 92
3.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 92
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Continue on County Route 17
14.4 mi · 35 min · County Route 17
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Continue on County Route 27
3.3 mi · 8 min · County Route 27
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Continue on Redfield Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Redfield Road
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Continue on Thompson Corners-Florence Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Thompson Corners-Florence Road
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Continue on Taberg-Florence Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Taberg-Florence Road
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Continue on Taberg-Florence Road
1614 ft · 28 sec · Taberg-Florence Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 69
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 69
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Continue on Rome-Taberg Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Rome-Taberg Road
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Continue on Erie Boulevard West
3.4 mi · 7 min · Erie Boulevard West
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
998 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
840 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Waterville and Yonkers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Waterville and 160.1 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.35 one way or $96.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Westmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 220.19 mi (354.36 km).
#1 Waterville
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 43.7456200, -75.9221400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| 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: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $4.45 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $54.15 | $108.31 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $58.50 | $117.00 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $70.75 | $141.51 |
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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