How far is Yonkers, NY from Kirkwood, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Kirkwood, NY is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Kirkwood.
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Start on South Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
838 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
1176 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
156 m · 12 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde, New England
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
2834 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
48.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 7: Kirkwood, Conklin
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Cedarhurst Road
855 ft · 17 sec · Cedarhurst Road
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Continue on Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
1005 ft · 20 sec · Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Kirkwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Rain Showers Likely near Kirkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Port Jervis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Yonkers and 88.3 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Rain Showers Likely near Kirkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Port Jervis
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 Port Jervis.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 124.58 mi (200.49 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 Kirkwood
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,440 |
| Coordinates | 42.0398000, -75.7971300 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkwood (-75.79713, 42.0398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.28 | $60.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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