How far is Yonkers, NY from Sand Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Sand Lake, NY is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dutchess County, New York, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Sand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Sand Lake.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
98.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 295: Chatham, East Chatham
590 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Birge Hill Road
971 ft · 28 sec · Birge Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 295
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 295
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Turn sharp left onto Albany Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Albany Turnpike
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Brainard Station Road
850 ft · 21 sec · Brainard Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
28 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 66
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 43
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 43
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 43
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Sand Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
98.9 mi · 02h 14m
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 leaving Yonkers and Partly Sunny near Sand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Sand Lake?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Yonkers and 67.7 miles from Sand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Partly Sunny near Sand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Sand Lake. Straight-line distance: 119.32 mi (192.02 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 Sand Lake
Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,422 |
| Coordinates | 42.6373000, -73.5406700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Lake (-73.54067, 42.6373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.24 | $46.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
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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