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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41 mi
Kilometers
65.99 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Highland Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley Cottage
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Yonkers
20.5 mi
00h 28m
To Highland Falls
20.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    14.8 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack

    903 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Center Drive

    109 m · 11 sec · Palisades Center Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    87 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    727 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
14.8 mi · 36%
Palisades Center Drive
13.9 mi · 34%
Bear Mountain Circle
2.84 mi · 7%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Cottage
00h 28m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

10 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Highland Falls. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.04 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Highland Falls

#2 Highland Falls

Village in New York

Population3,790
Coordinates41.3692600, -73.9662500
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Highland Falls (-73.96625, 41.36926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.63
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Highland Falls. The current time is 03:14:04.

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.