Origin
Ardsley, NY
Afternoon in Ardsley on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardsley, NY to Yonkers, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardsley, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ardsley, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 7.4 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, Yonkers Avenue, Nepperhan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 11m highway drive covering 7.4 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and Yonkers Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Yonkers Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ashford Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ashford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ashford Avenue
Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ashford Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardsley, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Park Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
3
Continue on Ashford Avenue
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
4
Take the ramp
138 ft
·
3 sec
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
8
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
9
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardsley, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 7.4 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, Yonkers Avenue, Nepperhan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Ardsley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ashford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ardsley, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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