How far is Yonkers, NY from Dayton, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Dayton, NY is about 390 miles (627.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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 08h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Dayton.
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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
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 417, NY 353: Salamanca
2230 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
1434 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Broad Street
1696 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Route 353
5.2 mi · 7 min · Route 353
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Continue on State Highway 242
1669 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 242
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Continue on Rock City Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Rock City Street
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Continue on Erie Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on Route 353
5.1 mi · 8 min · Route 353
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 353
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 353
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Continue on Route 353
2 mi · 3 min · Route 353
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Continue on State Highway 353
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 353
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Turn left
11 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Dayton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Dayton?
The road trip is about 390 miles (627.6 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.6 miles from Yonkers and 196.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.20 one way or $122.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Apalachin
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 Apalachin.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 281.41 mi (452.89 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 Dayton
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,796 |
| Coordinates | 42.4170100, -78.9769800 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-78.97698, 42.41701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $61.20 | $122.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $68.55 | $137.10 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $74.06 | $148.11 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $89.56 | $179.13 |
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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