How far is Yonkers, NY from Peru, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Peru, NY is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers
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
16.6 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
1240 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jones Road
1086 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Jones Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Jones Road
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Continue on Brickyard Road
3 mi · 5 min · Brickyard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warners Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Warners Road
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Turn left onto State Route 31
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 31
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Turn left onto Laird Road
2403 ft · 1 min · Laird Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laird Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Peru.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Yonkers and Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers 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 265.7 miles (427.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Yonkers and 133.4 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.43 one way or $80.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Yonkers and Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
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Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Peru. Straight-line distance: 196.66 mi (316.5 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
Peru is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0822900, -76.4079900 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-76.40799, 43.08229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $4.31 | $40.43 | $80.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $45.69 | $91.38 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $49.41 | $98.83 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $60.69 | $121.38 |
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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