How far is Yonkers, NY from Croton-on-Hudson, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Croton-on-Hudson, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Croton-on-Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Croton-on-Hudson.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
1190 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.8 mi · 13 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
995 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
3127 ft · 59 sec · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Saw Mill River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on New Saw Mill River Road
2241 ft · 38 sec · New Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Saw Mill River Road
11.4 mi · 18 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
151 m · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Riverside Avenue
89 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
132 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Palmer Avenue
950 ft · 50 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Hunter Place
64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunter Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Croton-on-Hudson.
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.
Saw Mill River Road
Continue on Saw Mill River Road
11.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Croton-on-Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Croton-on-Hudson?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Yonkers and 12.2 miles from Croton-on-Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Croton-on-Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Croton-on-Hudson. Straight-line distance: 19.16 mi (30.83 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 Croton-on-Hudson
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,016 |
| Coordinates | 41.2084300, -73.8912500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croton-on-Hudson (-73.89125, 41.20843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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