How far is Yonkers, NY from Zena, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Zena, NY is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
Town in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Zena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Zena.
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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
25.9 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
61.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
2430 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
550 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
1489 ft · 30 sec · State Route 28
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Take the exit straight toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge
1120 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Take the exit slight right
716 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Sawkill Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Sawkill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Zena Road
15 m · 1 sec · Zena Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zena Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Zena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
61.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Zena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Zena?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Yonkers and 49.4 miles from Zena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Zena.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Zena. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.61 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 Zena
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 1,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.0167600, -74.0762500 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zena (-74.07625, 42.01676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $4.45 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.34 | $34.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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