How far is Yonkers, NY from Howard Beach, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Howard Beach, NY is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.74 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.16 mi
30.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.16 mi
Kilometers
30.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.81 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howard Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 AM EST
Return by in Yonkers
Sun, Nov 8, 9:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-11-08T07:37
Arrive Howard Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saddle Rock
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Yonkers
12.4 mi
00h 21m
To Howard Beach
12.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
Howard Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Howard Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers

    803 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    1197 ft · 22 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Mosholu Parkway

    1079 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    131 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    117 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

    829 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

    747 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Cohancy Street, Cross Bay Boulevard North

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North Conduit Avenue

    538 ft · 23 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cohancy Street

    629 ft · 29 sec · Cohancy Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 155th Avenue

    73 m · 10 sec · 155th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 99th Street

    2651 ft · 2 min · 99th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 160th Avenue

    678 ft · 30 sec · 160th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 160th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Wyck Expressway
7.09 mi · 29%
Bronx River Parkway
2.78 mi · 11%
South Broadway
2.25 mi · 9%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 9%
Mosholu Parkway
1.37 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Van Wyck Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

7.09 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 21m from Yonkers
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Howard Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Howard Beach?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Yonkers and 12.4 miles from Howard Beach.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Howard Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Howard Beach. Straight-line distance: 19.16 mi (30.84 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 Howard Beach

Howard Beach is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6578800, -73.8362500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Howard Beach (-73.83625, 40.65788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.86 $4.22 $8.45
Premium $5.25 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $6.46 $5.62 $11.24

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Howard Beach. The current time is 07:37:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.