How far is Yonkers, NY from Monroe, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Monroe, NY is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.27 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.41 mi
50.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.41 mi
Kilometers
50.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.27 mi
Kilometers
76.08 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, May 31, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sun, May 31, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-05-31T06:42
Arrive Monroe
Sun, May 31, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
New Square
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Yonkers
23.6 mi
00h 32m
To Monroe
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 208: Monroe, Washingtonville

    2015 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 208 South: Monroe

    83 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charlton Place

    38 m · 7 sec · Charlton Place

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
16.6 mi · 35%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 32%
Long Mountain Parkway
9.71 mi · 21%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Palisades Parkway North
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

16.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Square
00h 32m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

New Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Yonkers and 23.7 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near New Square

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Square, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Square.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

14 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 31.41 mi (50.55 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

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

#2 Monroe

Town in New York, United States

Population9,351
Coordinates41.3306500, -74.1868100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Monroe (-74.18681, 41.33065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.39
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.70 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.48 $14.97
Premium $4.86 $8.12 $16.24
Diesel $4.69 $7.84 $15.68

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Monroe. The current time is 06:42:20.

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.