How far is Yonkers, NY from Black River, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Black River, NY is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 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 EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Located in the county of New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Black River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Black River.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1841 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Ann Street
1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
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Continue on Utica Boulevard
2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard
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Continue on South State Street
3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Dayan Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on County Road 14
1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14
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Continue on High Street
2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road
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Continue on Gifford Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1865 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 3
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 3
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Continue on East Rutland Street
2787 ft · 59 sec · East Rutland Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2377 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Leray Street
43 m · 6 sec · Leray Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leray Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Black River.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Yonkers and Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Black River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Black River?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (501.9 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?
Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Yonkers and 156.3 miles from Black River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 EST. 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 $46.58 one way or $93.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Yonkers and Light Rain then Rain And Snow near Black River.
Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rotterdam.
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Black River. Straight-line distance: 233.78 mi (376.23 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 Black River
Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 44.0125600, -75.7943700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black River (-75.79437, 44.01256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $4.23 | $46.58 | $93.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $52.84 | $105.67 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $70.73 | $141.46 |
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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