How far is Yonkers, NY from Steinway, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Steinway, NY is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Steinway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Steinway.
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Start on South Broadway
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Broadway
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Turn slight left
72 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Van Cortlandt Park South
646 ft · 22 sec · Van Cortlandt Park South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Queens
846 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 31 Street, Astoria Boulevard
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Hoyt Avenue South
138 m · 19 sec · Hoyt Avenue South
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard South
1661 ft · 41 sec · Astoria Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Steinway Street
2899 ft · 1 min · Steinway Street
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Turn right onto 21st Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · 21st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 21st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Steinway.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.23 mi · 00h 09m
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 Steinway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Steinway?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Yonkers and 6.8 miles from Steinway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Steinway.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Steinway. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.42 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 Steinway
Situated in the northwestern portion of Queens County, New York, this neighborhood borders the East River and Bowery Bay.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7745500, -73.9037500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steinway (-73.90375, 40.77455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
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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