How far is Yonkers, NY from Montrose, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Montrose, NY is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Montrose.
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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 right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
1190 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.8 mi · 13 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
995 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
3127 ft · 59 sec · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Saw Mill River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on New Saw Mill River Road
2241 ft · 38 sec · New Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Saw Mill River Road
13.3 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Montrose, Buchanan
861 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Albany Post Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Albany Post Road
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Turn right onto Montrose Station Road
25 m · 2 sec · Montrose Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montrose Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Montrose.
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.
Saw Mill River Road
Continue on Saw Mill River Road
13.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Montrose?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 14 miles from Yonkers and 14.1 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.81 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 Montrose
Montrose is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2523200, -73.9315300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-73.93153, 41.25232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.26 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
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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