How far is Yonkers, NY from Plattsburgh, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 303 miles (487.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
303.03 mi
06h 03m
Flight
261.34 mi
420.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.34 mi
Kilometers
420.59 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.03 mi
Kilometers
487.68 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-22T20:57
Arrive Plattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Green Island
NY

Coterminous town-village in New York, United States of America

From Yonkers
151.6 mi
03h 01m
To Plattsburgh
151.5 mi
03h 01m

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
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Adirondack Northway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: Plattsburgh International Airport

    1202 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Peru Street

    558 ft · 12 sec · South Peru Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Catherine Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Catherine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    736 ft · 18 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1522 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cornelia Street

    713 ft · 14 sec · Cornelia Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
143 mi · 47%
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 45%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 1%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi
South Catherine Street
1.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

143 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Island
03h 01m from Yonkers
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303 miles (487.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Yonkers and 151.5 miles from Plattsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 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 Plattsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Green Island

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 Green Island and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Island.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

39 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 261.34 mi (420.59 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

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

#2 Plattsburgh

City in the state of New York, USA

Population11,823
Coordinates44.6994900, -73.4529100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.48 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.71
21.38 gal · 80.96 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.86 $85.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.90 $95.80
Premium $4.86 $51.96 $103.93
Diesel $4.69 $50.18 $100.36

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 Plattsburgh. The current time is 20:57:39.

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.