How far is Yonkers, NY from Canaan, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Canaan, NY is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Canaan.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
98.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 295: Chatham, East Chatham
590 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Birge Hill Road
971 ft · 28 sec · Birge Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 295
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 295
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Turn slight right onto Old Queechy Road
12 m · 2 sec · Old Queechy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Queechy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Canaan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
98.9 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Canaan?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Yonkers and 60.8 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
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 Pleasant Valley.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 104.94 mi (168.88 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 Canaan
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,607 |
| Coordinates | 42.4120300, -73.4470600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-73.44706, 42.41203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $4.45 | $19.04 | $38.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $21.32 | $42.65 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $23.03 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $27.86 | $55.72 |
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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