How far is Yonkers, NY from Dyker Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Dyker Heights, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.56 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.17 mi
35.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.17 mi
Kilometers
35.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.56 mi
Kilometers
39.52 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyker Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Dyker Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Yonkers
12.2 mi
00h 23m
To Dyker Heights
12.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
Dyker Heights Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Dyker Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan

    838 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Street

    2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2683 ft · 46 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th Avenue

    1036 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Erik Place

    84 m · 6 sec · Erik Place

  14. 14

    Continue on Erik Place

    155 m · 12 sec · Erik Place

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    2317 ft · 55 sec · 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bay Ridge Parkway

    3234 ft · 2 min · Bay Ridge Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Ridge Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
9.8 mi · 40%
Gowanus Expressway
3 mi · 12%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 10%
West Street
2.3 mi · 9%
South Broadway
2.14 mi · 9%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

9.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 23m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Dyker Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Dyker Heights?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Yonkers and 12.3 miles from Dyker Heights.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Dyker Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Dyker Heights. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 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 Dyker Heights

Dyker Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6214900, -74.0095800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Dyker Heights (-74.00958, 40.62149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.74
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.87 $7.74
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.33 $8.67
Premium $5.38 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $6.51 $5.66 $11.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Dyker Heights. The current time is 23:30:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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