How far is Yonkers, NY from Syosset, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Syosset, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Syosset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Syosset.
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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
12.4 mi · 17 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Syosset
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
18 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Syosset.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Syosset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Syosset?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Yonkers and 17.2 miles from Syosset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Syosset.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Syosset. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 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 Syosset
Census designated place in New York State
| Population | 18,829 |
| Coordinates | 40.8262100, -73.5020700 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Syosset (-73.50207, 40.82621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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