How far is Yonkers, NY from Greenwood Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockland County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Greenwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Greenwood Lake.
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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
25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
1390 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Orange Turnpike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Orange Turnpike
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Continue on Route 17
3.5 mi · 6 min · Route 17
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Turn left
54 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
131 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 17A
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17A
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Continue on Minturn Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Minturn Bridge Road
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Turn left
67 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Windermere Avenue
2472 ft · 53 sec · Windermere Avenue
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jersey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Greenwood Lake.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
25.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Greenwood Lake?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Chestnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Yonkers and 23.1 miles from Greenwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Chestnut Ridge
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 Chestnut Ridge.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Greenwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.36 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 Greenwood Lake
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 41.2225900, -74.2943200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood Lake (-74.29432, 41.22259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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