How far is Yonkers, NY from Lake Erie Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Lake Erie Beach, NY is about 384.3 miles (618.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.8 miles (468 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Lake Erie Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Lake Erie Beach.
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Start on South Broadway
55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway
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Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
16.6 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ernst Place
50 m · 3 sec · Ernst Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Ernst Place
42 m · 2 sec · Ernst Place
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Turn straight onto Hamburg Street
1288 ft · 41 sec · Hamburg Street
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Turn slight right onto Quaker Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Quaker Road
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Continue on East Quaker Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Quaker Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard
12.1 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eden Evans Center Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eden Evans Center Road
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Continue on Beach Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Beach Road
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Turn left onto Erie Road
2 mi · 4 min · Erie Road
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Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue
2348 ft · 2 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Lake Erie Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Lake Erie Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Lake Erie Beach?
The road trip is about 384.3 miles (618.5 km) and usually takes 08h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from Yonkers and 192.4 miles from Lake Erie Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.8 miles (468 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.36 one way or $108.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Lake Erie Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Apalachin
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 Apalachin.
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William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Lake Erie Beach. Straight-line distance: 290.79 mi (467.98 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 Lake Erie Beach
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 3,872 |
| Coordinates | 42.6242300, -79.0669800 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Erie Beach (-79.06698, 42.62423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 618 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $60.76 | $121.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $65.92 | $131.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
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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