How far is Yonkers, NY from Colchester, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Colchester, NY is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Colchester.
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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 left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
16.6 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
75.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
556 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 17
2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
155 m · 15 sec · State Highway 206
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Knox Avenue
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Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawleys-Downsville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 10
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 10
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Turn left onto Jacksons Flat Road
8 m · 1 sec · Jacksons Flat Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacksons Flat Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Colchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
75.8 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Yonkers and Light Rain near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Colchester?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomingburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Yonkers and 69.6 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Yonkers and Light Rain near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomingburg.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 104.53 mi (168.23 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 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 42.1603600, -75.0773900 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-75.07739, 42.16036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $31.70 | $63.41 |
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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