How far is Yonkers, NY from Fort Hamilton, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Fort Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Fort Hamilton.
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Start on South Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
838 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 86th Street
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 86th Street
857 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto 86th Street
3236 ft · 2 min · 86th Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Boulevard
1841 ft · 1 min · Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto 93rd Street
726 ft · 32 sec · 93rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Fort Hamilton.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Rain Showers near Fort Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Fort Hamilton?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 12.8 miles from Yonkers and 12.8 miles from Fort Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Rain Showers near Fort Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Fort Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 22.71 mi (36.55 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 Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6187200, -74.0332000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Hamilton (-74.0332, 40.61872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.45 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
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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