How far is Yonkers, NY from Hector, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Hector, NY is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
250.73 mi
05h 27m
Flight
187.81 mi
302.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.81 mi
Kilometers
302.25 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.73 mi
Kilometers
403.51 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hector
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-15T03:28
Arrive Hector
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:04 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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Yonkers
125.3 mi
02h 43m
To Hector
125.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Hector.

  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

    16.6 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle

    1480 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2902 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    580 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way

    678 ft · 19 sec · Seneca Way

  22. 22

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West State Street

    730 ft · 20 sec · West State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hector Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hector Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mecklenburg Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Mecklenburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 79

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 79

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1240 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 5

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 414

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 414

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 56%
NY 26 North
30.8 mi · 12%
New York State Thruway
16.6 mi · 7%
I 81 North
15.8 mi · 6%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 79
8.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 43m from Yonkers
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers near Hector.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Hector?

The road trip is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Yonkers and 125.5 miles from Hector.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers near Hector.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Hector. Straight-line distance: 187.81 mi (302.25 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hector

Town in the state of New York

Population4,573
Coordinates42.5006300, -76.8724600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Hector (-76.87246, 42.50063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.49 L · about $35.48
Round trip
$70.96
17.7 gal · 66.98 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.48 $70.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.66 $79.31
Premium $4.86 $43.02 $86.04
Diesel $4.69 $41.54 $83.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Hector. The current time is 03:28:12.

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.