How far is Yonkers, NY from Dix, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Dix, NY is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.46 mi
04h 58m
Flight
173.97 mi
279.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.97 mi
Kilometers
279.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.46 mi
Kilometers
399.85 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dix
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Dix
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Stuyvesant
NY

Town in New York

From Yonkers
124.1 mi
02h 29m
To Dix
124.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Dix.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Dix.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

    2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 233: Westmoreland, Rome

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 16 sec · Cider Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 233

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 233

  14. 14

    Continue on Dix Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Dix Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dix Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Dix.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
239 mi · 96%
State Highway 233
2.82 mi · 1%
Dix Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.96 mi
NY 233
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuyvesant
02h 29m from Yonkers
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Dix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Dix?

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Yonkers and 124.3 miles from Dix.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.16 one way or $70.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Dix.

Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stuyvesant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuyvesant.

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

28 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

49 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Dix. Straight-line distance: 173.97 mi (279.98 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dix

Town in Schuyler County, New York

Population3,856
Coordinates43.1656300, -75.4621200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Dix (-75.46212, 43.16563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.19 L · about $35.16
Round trip
$70.32
17.54 gal · 66.38 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.16 $70.32
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.30 $78.60
Premium $4.86 $42.63 $85.26
Diesel $4.69 $41.17 $82.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Dix. The current time is 05:05:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.