How far is Yonkers, NY from South Ozone Park, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to South Ozone Park, NY is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and South Ozone Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and South Ozone Park.
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Start on South Broadway
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Take the ramp left toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
1197 ft · 22 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mosholu Parkway
1079 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
829 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Linden Boulevard
1055 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
137 m · 13 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard
3114 ft · 1 min · Lefferts Boulevard
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Turn left onto 135th Avenue
530 ft · 25 sec · 135th Avenue
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Turn right onto 121st Street
12 m · 1 sec · 121st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 121st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and South Ozone Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
5.97 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near South Ozone Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to South Ozone Park?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Yonkers and 11.3 miles from South Ozone Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near South Ozone Park.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and South Ozone Park. Straight-line distance: 18.52 mi (29.8 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 South Ozone Park
Located in southwestern Queens County, New York, this neighborhood sits on the flat terrain of western Long Island at an average elevation of 26 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6701000, -73.8190200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ozone Park (-73.81902, 40.6701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.26 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
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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