How far is Yonkers, NY from Parkchester, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Parkchester, NY is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Heavy Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Parkchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Parkchester.
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Start on South Broadway
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
803 ft · 20 sec
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3
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
1197 ft · 22 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mosholu Parkway
1079 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
829 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1013 ft · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward White Plains Road, Westchester Avenue
1033 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn slight left onto White Plains Road
96 m · 21 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto McGraw Avenue
159 m · 24 sec · McGraw Avenue
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Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
1352 ft · 1 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Metropolitan Oval
711 ft · 35 sec · Unionport Road
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Exit the rotary onto Unionport Road
18 m · 3 sec · Unionport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Unionport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Parkchester.
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.
Bronx River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.78 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Yonkers and Heavy Rain near Parkchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Parkchester?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Yonkers and 4.7 miles from Parkchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Yonkers and Heavy Rain near Parkchester.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Parkchester. Straight-line distance: 6.68 mi (10.75 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 Parkchester
Parkchester is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8389900, -73.8604100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkchester (-73.86041, 40.83899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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