How far is Yonkers, NY from Fort Edward, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Fort Edward, NY is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.2 mi
03h 58m
Flight
162.19 mi
261.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.19 mi
Kilometers
261.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.2 mi
Kilometers
314.15 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Edward
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Fort Edward
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 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
Glasco
NY

City in Cloud County, Kansas, United States of America

From Yonkers
97.6 mi
01h 59m
To Fort Edward
97.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Fort Edward.

  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

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    33.9 mi · 40 min · Adirondack Northway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park

    2551 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Saratoga Road

    144 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Reynolds Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1711 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    19 m · 2 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 71%
Adirondack Northway
33.9 mi · 17%
I 787
9.6 mi · 5%
Reynolds Road
4.4 mi · 2%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 2%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasco
01h 59m from Yonkers
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Fort Edward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Fort Edward?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Glasco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Yonkers and 97.6 miles from Fort Edward.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Fort Edward.

Stop Ideas Near Glasco

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

26 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

38 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

69 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Fort Edward. Straight-line distance: 162.19 mi (261.02 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Fort Edward

#2 Fort Edward

Town of New York, United States

Population3,237
Coordinates43.2670200, -73.5845600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Fort Edward (-73.58456, 43.26702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.24
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.62 $55.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.87 $61.75
Premium $4.86 $33.49 $66.98
Diesel $4.69 $32.34 $64.68

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Fort Edward. The current time is 19:34:05.

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.