How far is Yonkers, NY from Chautauqua, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Chautauqua, NY is about 386.6 miles (622.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301 miles (484.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.
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.
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Chautauqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Chautauqua.
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Start on South Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
838 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
1176 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
156 m · 12 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde, New England
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
2834 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2880 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
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Continue on Highland Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road
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Take the exit slight right
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Crescent Park
2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue
1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on West Lake Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · West Lake Road
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Turn right
124 m · 35 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
900 ft · 1 min · Ramble Avenue
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Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
40 m · 13 sec · Pratt Avenue
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Turn left onto Ames Avenue
11 m · 3 sec · Ames Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ames Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Chautauqua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
195 mi · 03h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Chautauqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Chautauqua?
The road trip is about 386.6 miles (622.1 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?
Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193 miles from Yonkers and 193.6 miles from Chautauqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301 miles (484.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 EDT. 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 $54.68 one way or $109.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Chautauqua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Chautauqua. Straight-line distance: 301 mi (484.41 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 Chautauqua
Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State
| Population | 4,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.2097800, -79.4667100 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chautauqua (-79.46671, 42.20978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $4.01 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $61.12 | $122.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $66.30 | $132.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $64.03 | $128.05 |
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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