How far is Yonkers, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to White Plains, NY is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.1 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.03 mi
16.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.03 mi
Kilometers
16.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.1 mi
Kilometers
24.3 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Wed, Apr 22, 6:26 PM EDT
Return by in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yonkers
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive White Plains
Wed, Apr 22, 6:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yonkers
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ardsley
NY

Village in New York

From Yonkers
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To White Plains
8.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

    2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tuckahoe Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Sprain Brook Parkway North

    930 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley

    769 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dobbs Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dobbs Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Tarrytown Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and White Plains.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
6.32 mi · 42%
Saw Mill River Road
1.44 mi · 10%
Dobbs Ferry Road
1.22 mi · 8%
Tarrytown Road
1.21 mi · 8%
Tuckahoe Road
1.04 mi · 7%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

6.32 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
00h 12m from Yonkers
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Yonkers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to White Plains?

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 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?

Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Yonkers and 8.4 miles from White Plains.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 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 White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Ardsley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ardsley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Ardsley
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Ardsley
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ardsley.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 10.03 mi (16.14 km).

Yonkers

#1 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.37 $4.75
Premium $4.86 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $4.69 $2.49 $4.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Yonkers and White Plains. The current time is 18:01:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.