How far is Yonkers, NY from Freedom, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Freedom, NY is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Freedom.
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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
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
36.5 mi · 42 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Angelica
1893 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road
1365 ft · 33 sec · Peacock Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Circle
599 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 16
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Turn right onto Transit Hill Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Transit Hill Road
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Continue on South Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
11 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Freedom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Freedom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freedom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Freedom.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Freedom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Freedom?
The road trip is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.7 miles from Yonkers and 172.2 miles from Freedom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.60 one way or $107.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Freedom.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 252.53 mi (406.41 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 Freedom
Town in Cattaraugus County, New York
| Population | 2,264 |
| Coordinates | 42.4847900, -78.3311300 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freedom (-78.33113, 42.48479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $4.44 | $53.60 | $107.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $60.01 | $120.02 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $64.92 | $129.85 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $78.54 | $157.08 |
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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