How far is Yonkers, NY from Oakdale, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Oakdale, NY is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.77 mi
01h 22m
Flight
41.78 mi
67.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.78 mi
Kilometers
67.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.77 mi
Kilometers
89.76 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 5:28 PM EST
Return by in Yonkers
Fri, Nov 6, 6:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-11-06T16:06
Arrive Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 5:28 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
9:30 PM EST
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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Yonkers
27.8 mi
00h 41m
To Oakdale
28 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
Oakdale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Islandia as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Yonkers Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    26 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 11th Avenue

    2216 ft · 1 min · South 11th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Mundy Lane

    2434 ft · 1 min · Mundy Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane

    869 ft · 27 sec · Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West

    2548 ft · 1 min · Kingsbridge Road West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    66 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Dyre Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Steenwick Avenue

    1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway

    1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    694 ft · 17 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River

    798 ft · 36 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard

    11 m · 2 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 44%
Sunrise Highway
6.04 mi · 11%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 9%
Yonkers Avenue
3.22 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 41m from Yonkers
Leave By
3:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Yonkers and 28 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Yonkers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 41.78 mi (67.24 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakdale

Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7439900, -73.1387200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Oakdale (-73.13872, 40.74399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $8.49
Round trip
$16.98
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.49 $16.98
Mid-grade $4.87 $9.60 $19.19
Premium $5.27 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $6.47 $12.75 $25.49

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Oakdale. The current time is 16:06:04.

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.