How far is Yonkers, NY from Great River, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Great River, NY is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Great River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Great River.
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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 right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
26 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Avenue
2216 ft · 1 min · South 11th Avenue
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Continue on Mundy Lane
2434 ft · 1 min · Mundy Lane
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Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
869 ft · 27 sec · Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
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Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West
2548 ft · 1 min · Kingsbridge Road West
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on Dyre Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue
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Continue on Steenwick Avenue
1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway
1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heckscher State Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River
1165 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Timber Point Road
142 m · 20 sec · Timber Point Road
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Continue on Timberpoint Road
979 ft · 28 sec · Timberpoint Road
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Continue on River Road
1386 ft · 42 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Woodhollow Road
1230 ft · 56 sec · Woodhollow Road
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Turn right onto New Street
16 m · 2 sec · New Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Great River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny near Great River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Great River?
The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Yonkers and 28.7 miles from Great River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Great River.
Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Great River. Straight-line distance: 41.38 mi (66.59 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 Great River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 1,489 |
| Coordinates | 40.7212100, -73.1576100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
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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