How far is Yonkers, NY from Schuyler Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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
298.56 mi
06h 00m
Flight
256.05 mi
412.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.05 mi
Kilometers
412.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.56 mi
Kilometers
480.48 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuyler Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-18T03:41
Arrive Schuyler Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 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
11:58 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
Watervliet
NY

City in New York, USA

From Yonkers
149.3 mi
03h 00m
To Schuyler Falls
149.3 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Schuyler Falls.

  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

    137.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Adirondack Northway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour

    1782 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bear Swamp Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1073 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 22B

    541 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 22B

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Felton Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Felton Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 46%
Adirondack Northway
138 mi · 46%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
4.16 mi · 1%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 1%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

138 mi · 02h 40m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watervliet
03h 00m from Yonkers
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Partly Sunny near Schuyler Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Schuyler Falls?

The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Watervliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Yonkers and 149.3 miles from Schuyler Falls.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 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 $42.25 one way or $84.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Partly Sunny near Schuyler Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Watervliet

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 Watervliet and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 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 5.6 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 Watervliet.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

10 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

39 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

40 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Schuyler Falls. Straight-line distance: 256.05 mi (412.08 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

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

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Schuyler Falls

#2 Schuyler Falls

Town in New York state

Population5,100
Coordinates44.6286600, -73.5579100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Yonkers (-73.89875, 40.93121)
End: Schuyler Falls (-73.55791, 44.62866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.88 L · about $42.25
Round trip
$84.51
21.08 gal · 79.76 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.25 $84.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.23 $94.46
Premium $4.86 $51.23 $102.47
Diesel $4.69 $49.47 $98.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and Schuyler Falls. The current time is 03:41:06.

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.