How far is Wright, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Wright, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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.
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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 09m.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wright and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wright and Yonkers.
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Start on Wrights Ferry Road
1829 ft · 1 min · Wrights Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Lower Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Lower Road
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Turn straight onto Putnam Center Road
2090 ft · 1 min · Putnam Center Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Broadway
3 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue on US Route 4
9.6 mi · 13 min · US Route 4
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Continue on Whitehall Road
535 ft · 11 sec · Whitehall Road
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Continue on George Street
1146 ft · 28 sec · George Street
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Turn right onto Anne Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · Anne Street
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Turn left onto State Route 9
1.2 km · 2 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Gurney Lane
1026 ft · 21 sec · Gurney Lane
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Take the exit left toward I 87 South
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
49 mi · 59 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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 Wright and Yonkers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wright and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wright to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Wright and 121.6 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.07 one way or $76.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wright and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie
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 Coxsackie.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wright and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 199.99 mi (321.86 km).
#1 Wright
Town in Schoharie County, New York
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 43.8003400, -73.3806700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $38.07 | $76.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $42.65 | $85.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $55.72 | $111.43 |
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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