How far is Yonkers, NY from Elmira Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Elmira Heights, NY is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Elmira Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Elmira Heights.
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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
54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Water Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Water Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1973 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cultural Connector
63 m · 6 sec · Park Place
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Exit the rotary onto Park Place
2527 ft · 49 sec · Park Place
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Continue on College Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Turn right onto West 13th Street
1335 ft · 44 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto Scottwood Avenue
139 m · 28 sec · Scottwood Avenue
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Turn right onto North Park Lane
21 m · 3 sec · North Park Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Elmira Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Elmira Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Elmira Heights?
The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Yonkers and 118.5 miles from Elmira Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Elmira Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
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 Rockland.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Elmira Heights. Straight-line distance: 172.32 mi (277.33 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 Elmira Heights
City in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,747 |
| Coordinates | 42.1298000, -76.8207900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmira Heights (-76.82079, 42.1298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.52 | $67.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.64 | $81.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
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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