How far is Yonkers, NY from Burke, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Burke, NY is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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
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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 07h 04m.
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.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Burke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Burke.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
1.5 km · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 11
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Turn left onto Montgomery Road
1 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Burke Co Road
1231 ft · 34 sec · Burke Co Road
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Continue on East Main Street
795 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
22 m · 3 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Burke.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Yonkers and Rain Showers near Burke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Burke?
The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?
Ballston Spa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Yonkers and 172.6 miles from Burke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 $51.66 one way or $103.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Yonkers and Rain Showers near Burke.
Stop Ideas Near Ballston Spa
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 Ballston Spa.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Burke. Straight-line distance: 274.89 mi (442.39 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 Burke
Town in Franklin County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,484 |
| Coordinates | 44.9047700, -74.1693400 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burke (-74.16934, 44.90477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $4.25 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $58.30 | $116.59 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $63.19 | $126.38 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $78.12 | $156.25 |
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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