How far is Waterville, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Waterville, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.51 mi
04h 06m
Flight
157.76 mi
253.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.76 mi
Kilometers
253.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.51 mi
Kilometers
356.49 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 4:06 AM EST
Return by in Waterville
Sat, Nov 7, 8:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-11-07T00:00
Arrive Yonkers
Sat, Nov 7, 4:06 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Waterville
110.2 mi
02h 03m
To Yonkers
111.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    893 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Sanger Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sanger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 8

    24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    104.7 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

    776 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 47%
State Highway 8
61.4 mi · 28%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi · 5%
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.81 mi · 4%
US 6
7.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 03m from Waterville
Leave By
8:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Waterville and 111.3 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.70 one way or $67.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waterville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockland.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 157.76 mi (253.89 km).

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#1 Waterville

Located in central New York within Oneida County, this village is situated south of the Mohawk Valley city of Utica.

Population0
Coordinates42.9311800, -75.3798900
Altitude366
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: Main Street East (-75.37987, 42.931054)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $33.70
Round trip
$67.41
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $33.70 $67.41
Mid-grade $4.87 $38.09 $76.18
Premium $5.27 $41.20 $82.39
Diesel $6.47 $50.60 $101.19

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Yonkers. The current time is 00:00:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.