How far is Yonkers, NY from New Scotland, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to New Scotland, NY is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and New Scotland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and New Scotland.
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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
25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
104.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
2404 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Corning Hill Road
1 km · 1 min · Corning Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9W
109 m · 7 sec · Route 9W
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Continue on US 9W NY 32
1756 ft · 36 sec · US 9W NY 32
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Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass
3.2 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on Cherry Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue
3192 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn straight onto New Scotland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Scotland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and New Scotland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
105 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to New Scotland?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Yonkers and 74.9 miles from New Scotland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
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 New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and New Scotland. Straight-line distance: 117.29 mi (188.76 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 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Scotland (-73.91346, 42.62869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.70 | $47.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
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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