How far is Yonkers, NY from Cornwall, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Cornwall, NY is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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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 01h 08m.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Cornwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Cornwall.
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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
14.8 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Center Drive
109 m · 11 sec · Palisades Center Drive
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
87 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Street
2251 ft · 1 min · Hudson Street
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Turn uturn onto Hudson Street
36 m · 2 sec · Hudson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Cornwall.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cornwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Cornwall?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Haverstraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Yonkers and 24.2 miles from Cornwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Cornwall.
Stop Ideas Near Haverstraw
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 Haverstraw.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.94 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 Cornwall
Village in United States of America
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 41.4448200, -74.0157000 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornwall (-74.0157, 41.44482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
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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