How far is Yonkers, NY from Bedford, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Bedford, NY is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Bedford.
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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 right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
690 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Cross County Parkway East
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1902 ft · 36 sec · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross County Parkway (express lanes)
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cross County Parkway (express lanes)
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
1647 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Bedford Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road
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Turn left onto Old Post Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Post Road
871 ft · 27 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto Court Road
43 m · 4 sec · Court Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Bedford.
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.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Bedford?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Yonkers and 15 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Purchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.13 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 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-73.64374, 41.20426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
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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