How far is Yonkers, NY from Peru, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Peru, NY is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Albany County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Peru.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
137.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
1782 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bear Swamp Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1062 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Peru.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
138 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Peru?
The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Menands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Yonkers and 147.1 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.61 one way or $83.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 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 Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Menands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menands.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Peru. Straight-line distance: 252.7 mi (406.68 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 Peru
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 6,882 |
| Coordinates | 44.5783800, -73.5268000 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-73.5268, 44.57838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $4.01 | $41.61 | $83.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.51 | $93.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.46 | $100.91 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.72 | $97.45 |
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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