How far is Yonkers, NY from Lincolndale, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Lincolndale, NY is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
34.65 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.77 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolndale
Thu, Oct 15, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Thu, Oct 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-10-15T17:51
Arrive Lincolndale
Thu, Oct 15, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Thornwood
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Yonkers
17.3 mi
00h 26m
To Lincolndale
17.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Lincolndale.

  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 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway

    1190 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    27.7 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 35: Katonah, Cross River

    752 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 35 West: Katonah

    74 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cross River Road

    1232 ft · 37 sec · Cross River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Woods Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike

    3014 ft · 57 sec · Somerstown Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Primrose Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Primrose Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Primrose Drive

    110 m · 9 sec · Primrose Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lovell Street

    554 ft · 18 sec · Lovell Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    87 m · 17 sec · Dale Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    831 ft · 24 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
27.7 mi · 80%
Primrose Street
2.67 mi · 8%
Woods Bridge Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Yonkers Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
Somerstown Turnpike
0.57 mi · 2%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

27.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornwood
00h 26m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Lincolndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Lincolndale?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Yonkers and 17.3 miles from Lincolndale.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Lincolndale.

Stop Ideas Near Thornwood

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 Thornwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Lincolndale. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lincolndale

#2 Lincolndale

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

Population1,521
Coordinates41.3228700, -73.7181900
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Lincolndale (-73.71819, 41.32287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $5.38 $6.57 $13.13
Diesel $6.51 $7.94 $15.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Lincolndale. The current time is 17:51:16.

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.