How far is Yonkers, NY from Shelter Island, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Shelter Island, NY is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Shelter Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Shelter Island.
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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 right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
26 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South 11th Avenue
2216 ft · 1 min · South 11th Avenue
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Continue on Mundy Lane
2434 ft · 1 min · Mundy Lane
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Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
869 ft · 27 sec · Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
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Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West
2548 ft · 1 min · Kingsbridge Road West
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on Dyre Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue
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Continue on Steenwick Avenue
1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway
1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
58.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Long Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient
150 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Country Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Country Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Country Road
33 m · 6 sec · Old Country Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Country Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Country Road
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Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Northville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
11.8 mi · 18 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Chapel Lane
2090 ft · 1 min · Chapel Lane
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Continue on Front Street
2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
148 m · 14 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Shelter Island North Ferry
871 ft · 16 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry
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Continue on Shelter Island North Ferry
53 m · 3 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry
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Continue on North Ferry
1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry
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Continue on Summerfield Place
611 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Chase Avenue
156 m · 17 sec · Chase Avenue
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Continue on North Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ferry Road
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Continue on North Ferry Road
2561 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ferry Road
25 m · 5 sec · North Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Ferry Road
11 m · 2 sec · North Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Shelter Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
58.9 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Shelter Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Shelter Island?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Yonkers and 52.6 miles from Shelter Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.46 one way or $32.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Shelter Island.
Stop Ideas Near Islandia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islandia.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Shelter Island. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.8 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 Shelter Island
Town of New York, USA
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 41.0681500, -72.3386900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelter Island (-72.33869, 41.06815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $4.45 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $18.43 | $36.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $19.91 | $39.83 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
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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