Origin
Bellmore, NY
Morning in Bellmore on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bellmore, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmore, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellmore, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 35.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 35.8 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on Southern State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 29 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward SO West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit M6 W
Toward SO West: New York
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
9
33.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
9
33.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt P...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellmore, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand and Bronx River Parkway North - among others.
M North: Mineola
2.3 mi in
|
~3m
So West: New York
3.5 mi in
|
~4m
Cross Island Parkway North
12.5 mi in
|
~16m
Hempstead Avenue West
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
Grandstand
14.4 mi in
|
~20m
Bronx River Parkway North
27.5 mi in
|
~39m
White Plains
27.5 mi in
|
~39m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
32.9 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sunrise Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Highway
2
Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Babylon Turnpike
3
Continue on Babylon Turnpike
213 ft
·
3 sec
·
Babylon Turnpike
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward M North: Mineola
5
Merge onto M
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit M6 W
Toward SO West: New York
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto SO
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
10
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
13
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
15
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
16
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
18
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
19
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
21
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
25
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
26
Merge onto BR
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Take the ramp
328 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
30
Merge onto MP
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
31
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto HH
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
393 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
36
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Bellmore, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Bellmore, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yonkers, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
34°F
Hillside, NY
18 mi in
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
12 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
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellmore, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 35.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Bellmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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 short but busy drive. With 29 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bellmore, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand and Bronx River Parkway North - among others.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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