How far is Yonkers, NY from Canarsie, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Canarsie, NY is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
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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 00h 48m.
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 Nassau 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 Canarsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Canarsie.
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Start on South Broadway
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
1197 ft · 22 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mosholu Parkway
1079 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
829 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Parkway, Gateway National Recreation Area, Canarsie Pier
1010 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Shore Parkway Service Road
57 m · 12 sec · Shore Parkway Service Road
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Turn right onto Rockaway Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockaway Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Canarsie.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
7.09 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Yonkers and Rain Showers near Canarsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Canarsie?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Yonkers and 14.5 miles from Canarsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Yonkers and Rain Showers near Canarsie.
Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Atlantic Beach.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Canarsie. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.97 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 Canarsie
Canarsie is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6437200, -73.9006900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canarsie (-73.90069, 40.64372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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