How far is Yonkers, NY from Center Moriches, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Center Moriches, NY is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.1 mi
01h 47m
Flight
58.64 mi
94.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.64 mi
Kilometers
94.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.1 mi
Kilometers
116.03 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Center Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Yonkers
36 mi
00h 53m
To Center Moriches
36.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Center Moriches.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Center Moriches.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

    2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Yonkers Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Yonkers Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    26 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 11th Avenue

    2216 ft · 1 min · South 11th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Mundy Lane

    2434 ft · 1 min · Mundy Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane

    869 ft · 27 sec · Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West

    2548 ft · 1 min · Kingsbridge Road West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    66 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Dyre Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Steenwick Avenue

    1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway

    1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Montauk Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Frowein Road

    785 ft · 18 sec · Frowein Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Montauk Highway

    2876 ft · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    35 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Center Moriches.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 60%
Montauk Highway
5.75 mi · 8%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 6%
Yonkers Avenue
3.22 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 53m from Yonkers
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers near Center Moriches.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Center Moriches?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Yonkers and 36.1 miles from Center Moriches.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers near Center Moriches.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Center Moriches. Straight-line distance: 58.64 mi (94.38 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Center Moriches

#2 Center Moriches

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,580
Coordinates40.8003800, -72.7898200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Center Moriches (-72.78982, 40.80038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.37
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.18 $20.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $4.86 $12.35 $24.69
Diesel $4.69 $11.92 $23.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Center Moriches. The current time is 00:04:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.