How far is Williamsburg, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Yonkers.
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Start on North 6th Street
108 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Havemeyer Street
969 ft · 51 sec · Havemeyer Street
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
601 ft · 29 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Meeker Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Meeker Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
1615 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 230 Street
938 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto West 230th Street
575 ft · 18 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
3.9 mi · 8 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 Williamsburg 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.54 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Williamsburg and 11.7 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 15.26 mi (24.56 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.9534700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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