How far is Yonkers, NY from Forestport, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Forestport, NY is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
251.93 mi
05h 12m
Flight
185.96 mi
299.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.96 mi
Kilometers
299.27 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.93 mi
Kilometers
405.44 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestport
Fri, Oct 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Fri, Oct 16, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-10-15T20:23
Arrive Forestport
Fri, Oct 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
New Baltimore
NY

Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Yonkers
125.8 mi
02h 36m
To Forestport
126.1 mi
02h 36m

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
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  24. 24

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    1145 ft · 18 sec · Erwin Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto State Route 28

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Woodhull Road

    1484 ft · 41 sec · Woodhull Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1 m · 1 sec · River Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
206 mi · 82%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 5%
State Highway 12
11.2 mi · 4%
West Monroe Street
9.68 mi · 4%
NY 169
2.7 mi · 1%
State Route 28
1.99 mi · 1%
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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
02h 36m from Yonkers
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Forestport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Yonkers and 126.1 miles from Forestport.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.54 one way or $79.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Baltimore, 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 New Baltimore.

RAIL

Hudson

21 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

22 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

43 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Forestport. Straight-line distance: 185.96 mi (299.27 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Forestport

#2 Forestport

City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates43.4420100, -75.2071100
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Forestport (-75.20711, 43.44201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.65 L · about $39.54
Round trip
$79.09
17.78 gal · 67.3 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $39.54 $79.09
Mid-grade $4.98 $44.29 $88.58
Premium $5.38 $47.85 $95.69
Diesel $6.51 $57.87 $115.73

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 Forestport. The current time is 20:23:53.

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.