How far is Yonkers, NY from Highland Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Highland Falls, NY is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
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.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
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 Highland Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Highland Falls.
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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
14.8 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Center Drive
109 m · 11 sec · Palisades Center Drive
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
87 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
727 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Highland Falls.
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
14.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 Highland Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Highland Falls?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Valley Cottage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Yonkers and 20.5 miles from Highland Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Cottage
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 Valley Cottage.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Highland Falls. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.04 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 Highland Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 3,790 |
| Coordinates | 41.3692600, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Falls (-73.96625, 41.36926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
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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