How far is Yonkers, NY from Altona, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Altona, NY is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.7 mi
06h 28m
Flight
273.69 mi
440.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.69 mi
Kilometers
440.46 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.7 mi
Kilometers
514.51 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altona
Sun, Apr 12, 4:40 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 12, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-12T10:11
Arrive Altona
Sun, Apr 12, 4:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Clifton Park
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

From Yonkers
159.9 mi
03h 14m
To Altona
159.8 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Altona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Altona.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

    2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Military Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devils Den Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Devils Den Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Miner Farm Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Miner Farm Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miner Farm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Altona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 43%
Military Turnpike
14.7 mi · 5%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 1%
Devils Den Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
273.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Park
03h 14m from Yonkers
Leave By
11:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Altona?

The road trip is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Yonkers and 159.8 miles from Altona.

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

The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.22 one way or $90.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clifton Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.

RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

23 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

24 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Altona. Straight-line distance: 273.69 mi (440.46 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Altona

#2 Altona

Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

Population2,845
Coordinates44.8883700, -73.6557000
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Altona (-73.6557, 44.88837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.7 L · about $45.22
Round trip
$90.44
22.56 gal · 85.4 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $45.22 $90.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.55 $101.09
Premium $4.86 $54.83 $109.66
Diesel $4.69 $52.95 $105.90

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Altona. The current time is 10:11:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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