Origin
Binghamton, NY
Evening in Binghamton on Sunday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Binghamton, NY to Yonkers, NY
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
177.8 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Binghamton, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Traveling from Binghamton to Yonkers covers 177.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes. Because this route is a straightforward highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the journey. The path moves entirely through the Northeast, connecting the Southern Tier to the outskirts of New York City. Overall, it serves as a reliable, direct connection that gets you to your destination efficiently without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.9 miles from Binghamton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its high-speed connectivity, with 89% of the journey taking place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the New York State Thruway, I-86, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, where you will navigate 129 miles along I-86. While the route feels like a consistent interstate grind, the transition from the rolling terrain of the Southern Tier toward the Palisades adds a shift in landscape. Expect a focused, steady pace that prioritizes speed and directness over technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 129 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 177.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York
8
157.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
7
168.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
176.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m 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
177.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m 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.
Towns Along This Route
Between Binghamton, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains, New York State Thruway South and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
141.9 mi in
|
~2h 57m
White Plains
157.7 mi in
|
~3h 16m
New York State Thruway South
157.7 mi in
|
~3h 16m
Saw Mill River Parkway South
168.3 mi in
|
~3h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129 mi | 2h 38m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| New York State Thruway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| US 6 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Court Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Binghamton, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on NY 17C
109 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 11
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Court Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 11
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Street
4
Continue on US 11
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 81, I 86, NY 17
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
129 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
Exit 130A
Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
11
Enter roundabout
346 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
12
Continue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
13
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
Use the none lane.
22
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs during the nearly four-hour journey. Since you are relying heavily on major interstates, check local traffic reports before you depart to avoid potential congestion as you approach the Yonkers area. Maintaining a steady speed is easy on these roads, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you don't need to refuel at higher-priced stations near the city. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave in the morning or afternoon without feeling rushed. A solid strategy is to tackle the 129-mile stretch on I-86 early, leaving your final, more suburban leg of the trip for the home stretch.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.9 miles from Binghamton, NY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Binghamton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Binghamton, NY
This is one driving day of about 177.8 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Binghamton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 129 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.9 mi from Binghamton, NY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.9 miles from Binghamton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yonkers, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.95 one way
$57.89 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $31.37 | $62.73 |
| premium | $4.88 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.50 | $79.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
New York State Thruway
(10.2 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.53 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.89 | $11.38 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
89 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
3h 44m 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 Binghamton, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 177.8 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, Palisades Interstate Parkway, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.9 miles from Binghamton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 177.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Binghamton, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains, New York State Thruway South and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
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