How far is Yonkers, NY from Peekskill, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Peekskill, NY is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.9 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.82 mi
39.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.82 mi
Kilometers
39.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.9 mi
Kilometers
49.73 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peekskill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Peekskill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Thornwood
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Yonkers
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To Peekskill
15.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway

    1190 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford

    995 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    3127 ft · 59 sec · North Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Saw Mill River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Saw Mill River Road

    2241 ft · 38 sec · New Saw Mill River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Saw Mill River Road

    17.5 mi · 27 min · Saw Mill River Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Street, Hudson Avenue

    883 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    3074 ft · 2 min · South Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Road
18.6 mi · 60%
Saw Mill River Parkway
8.78 mi · 28%
South Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Yonkers Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
North Central Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Road

Continue on Saw Mill River Road

17.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornwood
00h 24m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Peekskill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 15.5 miles from Yonkers and 15.5 miles from Peekskill.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Peekskill.

Stop Ideas Near Thornwood

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 Thornwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Thornwood
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Peekskill. Straight-line distance: 24.82 mi (39.95 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

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

#2 Peekskill

City in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population24,087
Coordinates41.2900900, -73.9204200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Peekskill (-73.92042, 41.29009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.88 $9.77
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $4.69 $5.12 $10.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Peekskill. The current time is 21:52:45.

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.