How far is Yonkers, NY from Katonah, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Katonah, NY is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Katonah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Katonah.
-
1
Start on South Broadway
55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
-
3
Keep slight right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
-
4
Take the ramp left toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
1190 ft · 32 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
26.1 mi · 38 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Harris Road, Katonah
565 ft · 20 sec
-
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
539 ft · 29 sec · Railroad Avenue
-
8
Turn left onto Harris Road
79 m · 7 sec · Harris Road
-
9
Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bedford Road
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Katonah.
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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
26.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Yonkers and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Katonah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Katonah?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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?
Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Yonkers and 14.5 miles from Katonah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Yonkers and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Katonah.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Katonah. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.59 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 Katonah
Katonah is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2589800, -73.6854100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Katonah (-73.68541, 41.25898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.32 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
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 05, 2026