How far is Yonkers, NY from Lake Carmel, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
51.09 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.09 mi
Kilometers
82.22 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Lake Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Mount Kisco
NY

Village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Yonkers
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Lake Carmel
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Lake Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Lake Carmel.

  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 right to continue on Yonkers Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    690 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Cross County Parkway East

    800 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    1902 ft · 36 sec · Cross County Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross County Parkway (express lanes)

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Cross County Parkway (express lanes)

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1426 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson

    1237 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 311

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311

  16. 16

    Continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    77 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue

    539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 52

    562 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 52

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road

    738 ft · 36 sec · Barrett Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Worthington Drive West

    715 ft · 32 sec · Worthington Drive West

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road

    54 m · 10 sec · Waccabuc Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Coleman Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Coleman Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Lake Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
28.6 mi · 56%
Hutchinson River Parkway
7.96 mi · 16%
I 84 West
6.53 mi · 13%
Cross County Parkway (express lanes)
3.76 mi · 7%
Yonkers Avenue
1.22 mi · 2%
State Highway 311
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Kisco
00h 33m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Lake Carmel?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Mount Kisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Yonkers and 25.5 miles from Lake Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Kisco

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 Mount Kisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Kisco.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Lake Carmel. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lake Carmel

#2 Lake Carmel

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population8,282
Coordinates41.4614800, -73.6709600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Lake Carmel (-73.67096, 41.46148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.43
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.22 $14.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $4.69 $8.45 $16.90

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Lake Carmel. The current time is 19:34:46.

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.