Trip from Binghamton, NY to Yonkers, NY

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

178.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Binghamton, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 178.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Court Street, I 81, I 86 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

89.4 miles from Binghamton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 178.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Court Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 81	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 86 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 6	Unavailable	Refreshing
Long Mountain Circle	Unavailable	Refreshing
Palisades Interstate Parkway South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Palisades Interstate Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 87 South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Court Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Main Street

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Continue on Court Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street

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Exit the roundabout onto Court Street

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Turn slight left onto I 81, I 86, NY 17

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Take the ramp straight

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

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Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

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Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 89.4 miles from Binghamton, NY, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.4 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Binghamton, NY

This is one driving day of about 178.9 miles and 3h 2m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.4 mi from Binghamton, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.4 miles from Binghamton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$28.24	$56.47
midgrade	$4.48	$31.56	$63.12
premium	$4.86	$34.24	$68.48
diesel	$4.69	$33.06	$66.12

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Binghamton, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 178.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Court Street, I 81, I 86 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.4 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 $28.24 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.