How far is Yorktown Heights, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Yorktown Heights, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorktown Heights and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown Heights and Yonkers.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Harwood Place
64 m · 12 sec · Harwood Place
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Turn right onto Summit Street
48 m · 13 sec · Summit Street
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Turn left onto Underhill Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Underhill Avenue
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Continue on Underhill Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · Underhill Avenue
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Continue on Underhill Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Underhill Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Taconic State Parkway South
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
2588 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown Heights and Yonkers.
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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
13.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Yorktown Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yorktown Heights to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Sleepy Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Yorktown Heights and 13.9 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yorktown Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Sleepy Hollow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sleepy Hollow.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown Heights and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.11 km).
#1 Yorktown Heights
CDP in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 41.2709300, -73.7776300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
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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