How far is Yonkers, NY from West Sand Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to West Sand Lake, NY is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and West Sand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and West Sand Lake.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
77.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Turn right onto State Highway 9H
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9H
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Ferndale Road
1444 ft · 41 sec · Ferndale Road
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Turn right onto East Schodack Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Schodack Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 150
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Turn left onto West Sand Lake Road
19 m · 2 sec · West Sand Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sand Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and West Sand Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
77.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near West Sand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to West Sand Lake?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Yonkers and 66.9 miles from West Sand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near West Sand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
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 Pleasant Valley.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and West Sand Lake. Straight-line distance: 119.24 mi (191.9 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 West Sand Lake
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 42.6434100, -73.6087300 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sand Lake (-73.60873, 42.64341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $30.72 | $61.44 |
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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