Origin
Beacon, NY
Afternoon in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Teller Avenue, Wolcott Avenue, Breakneck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 60.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Teller Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teller Avenue | — | — |
| Wolcott Avenue | — | — |
| Breakneck Road | — | — |
| Highway 9D | — | — |
| Morris Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | — | — |
| Highway 403 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Teller Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Teller Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Teller Avenue
3
Turn left onto Wolcott Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolcott Avenue
4
Continue on Breakneck Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Breakneck Road
5
Continue on State Highway 9D
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 9D
6
Continue on Morris Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
7
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 9D
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 9D
9
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
10
Continue on State Highway 9D
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9D
11
Continue on Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
12
Turn left onto State Highway 403
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 403
13
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 403
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 403
14
Merge slight left onto Albany Post Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Annsville Circle
16
Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peekskill
17
Continue straight
15 mi
·
23 min
18
Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New York City
19
Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
20
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Yonkers Avenue
22
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
23
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
24
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broadway
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Beacon, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Beacon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
The final approach into Yonkers, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
2:24 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.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Teller Avenue, Wolcott Avenue, Breakneck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.99 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.
The drive from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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