How far is Yonkers, NY from Athens, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Athens, NY is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
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 02h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
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 Yonkers and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Athens.
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Start on South Broadway
55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway
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Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2719 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Spring Street
76 m · 5 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on State Highway 385
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 385
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
60 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Athens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Athens?
The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Yonkers and 59.9 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown
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 Gardnertown.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Athens. Straight-line distance: 91.95 mi (147.98 km).
#1 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
City in Greene County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,946 |
| Coordinates | 42.2603600, -73.8095700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-73.80957, 42.26036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $4.01 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.86 | $39.71 |
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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