How far is Yonkers, NY from Rome, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Rome, NY is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.17 mi
05h 51m
Flight
242.71 mi
390.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.71 mi
Kilometers
390.61 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.17 mi
Kilometers
457.33 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Rome
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rensselaer
NY

City in Indiana

From Yonkers
142.1 mi
02h 55m
To Rome
142 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9N

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N

  23. 23

    Turn left onto College Street

    154 m · 28 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ausable Drive

    2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ausable Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 48%
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 34%
State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 4%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
02h 55m from Yonkers
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yonkers and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Yonkers and 142 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yonkers and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rensselaer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

25 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

44 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

45 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Rome. Straight-line distance: 242.71 mi (390.61 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

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

#2 Rome

City in New York, United States

Population32,145
Coordinates44.4406000, -73.6881900
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Rome (-73.68819, 44.4406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.96 L · about $40.21
Round trip
$80.42
20.06 gal · 75.92 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.21 $80.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.94 $89.89
Premium $4.86 $48.76 $97.51
Diesel $4.69 $47.08 $94.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Rome. The current time is 06:53:04.

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.