How far is Yonkers, NY from Chelsea, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Chelsea, NY is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 55m.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
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 Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Chelsea.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
1858 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2631 ft · 49 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
2823 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Chelsea Road
593 ft · 21 sec · Chelsea Road
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1670 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Meredith Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Meredith Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meredith Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Chelsea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Yonkers and 18.4 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Chelsea.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 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 Chelsea
Chelsea is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6006600, -74.1948700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-74.19487, 40.60066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.29 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
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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