How far is Yonkers, NY from City Island, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to City Island, NY is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 populous city in Westchester County, New York.
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 City Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and City Island.
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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 right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Fulton Avenue
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Continue on Pelham Parkway
1469 ft · 41 sec · Pelham Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Post Road
133 m · 14 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Orchard Beach City Island
1.1 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bartow Pell Circle
5 m · 1 sec · Shore Road
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Exit the rotary onto Shore Road
1732 ft · 56 sec · Shore Road
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Turn left onto City Island Road
1.1 km · 1 min · City Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward City Island Circle
127 m · 8 sec · City Island Road
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Exit the rotary onto City Island Road
2355 ft · 1 min · City Island Road
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Continue on City Island Bridge
839 ft · 34 sec · City Island Bridge
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Continue on City Island Avenue
1 km · 3 min · City Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and City Island.
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.
Yonkers Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.22 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near City Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to City Island?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Yonkers and 5.5 miles from City Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near City Island.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and City Island. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.27 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 City Island
City Island is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8473200, -73.7865200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Island (-73.78652, 40.84732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
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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