How far is Yonkers, NY from Thompson, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Thompson, NY is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Delaware 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 Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Thompson.
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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 left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
16.6 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
1480 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2902 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
580 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
30.5 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way
678 ft · 19 sec · Seneca Way
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Continue on East Seneca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
103 m · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Buffalo Street
871 ft · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96
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Turn right onto Powell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
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Continue on County Road 141
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 89
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Turn left onto Ernsberger Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ernsberger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ovid Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ovid Street
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Turn left onto Townline Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Townline Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Fayette Street
1281 ft · 37 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto West River Street
108 m · 16 sec · West River Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1639 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Road
906 ft · 15 sec · North Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Lyons, Thruway
1447 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Avery Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Avery Road
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Turn left onto Townline Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Townline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Thompson.
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 Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Thompson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Thompson?
The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Yonkers and 139.7 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Thompson.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 212.78 mi (342.44 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 Thompson
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,082 |
| Coordinates | 43.0031200, -76.9638500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-76.96385, 43.00312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.14 | $88.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.88 | $95.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.24 | $92.47 |
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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