How far is Yonkers, NY from Plainview, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Plainview, NY is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
35.69 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.69 mi
Kilometers
57.44 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Fri, May 1, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sat, May 2, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-05-01T22:18
Arrive Plainview
Fri, May 1, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From Yonkers
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Plainview
17.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Manetto Hill Road, Woodbury, Plainview

    1000 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Manetto Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Manetto Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14.2 mi · 40%
Yonkers Avenue
3.22 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 9%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 6%
Northern State Parkway
1.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 27m from Yonkers
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Plainview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Yonkers and 17.8 miles from Plainview.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yonkers and Sunny near Plainview.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

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

#2 Plainview

City in Texas

Population26,217
Coordinates40.7764900, -73.4673500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Plainview (-73.46735, 40.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.65 $11.29
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $4.69 $5.91 $11.83

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Plainview. The current time is 22:18:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.