How far is Yonkers, NY from Van Nest, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Van Nest, NY is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
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.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Van Nest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Van Nest.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway
923 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fordham Road
982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1260 ft · 47 sec · Bronx Park East
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Continue on Bronxdale Avenue
1597 ft · 1 min · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Barnes Avenue
135 m · 15 sec · Barnes Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barnes Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Van Nest.
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.
South Broadway
Start on South Broadway
2.25 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain leaving Yonkers and Heavy Rain near Van Nest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Van Nest?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Yonkers and 3.9 miles from Van Nest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Yonkers and Heavy Rain near Van Nest.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
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 Wakefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Van Nest. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 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 Van Nest
Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County within New York City, this urban neighborhood is bounded generally by Bronxdale Avenue to the north and East Tremont Avenue to the south.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484300, -73.8637500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Nest (-73.86375, 40.84843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.32 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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