Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Yonkers, NY
Drive Time
46m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brooklyn to Yonkers, expect a straightforward 24.4-mile journey that typically takes about 46 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the Major Deegan Expressway, and local stretches of Broadway to navigate between these two New York locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is an economical trip that fits easily into a weekend schedule. Since both points are located within the Northeast, you won’t experience any major shifts in regional geography, making this a familiar and predictable drive for locals and visitors alike.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 24.4-mile path offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with typical urban navigation. With 53% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter varying traffic patterns as you transition from the BQE to the Major Deegan Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is a 5.5-mile segment on the Major Deegan, which serves as the primary artery for your progress. Because the drive transitions from dense boroughs into the suburban feel of Westchester County, the experience changes from heavy metropolitan congestion to a more open road feel as you approach your destination. Prepare for a blend of fast-paced expressway driving and the slower, more deliberate pace of navigating Broadway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Major Deegan Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 24.4 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 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Washington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
7
20.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
Take the exit toward West 230 Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward West 230 Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Brooklyn, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan and Bronx.
La Guardia Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Manhattan
10.1 mi in
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~21m
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via I 278
Bronx
10.1 mi in
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~21m
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via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Broadway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
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14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
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Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
19
Continue on I 87
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 10
Toward West 230 Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West 230th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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West 230th Street
22
Turn right onto US 9
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 46-minute trip, try to time your departure to avoid peak weekday traffic, which can significantly impact your travel time on the Major Deegan. Since this is a short, direct route with no planned stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it best suits your schedule. Keep in mind that while the $4 fuel estimate is modest, unpredictable congestion is the biggest variable you will face on this 24.4-mile run. Because there are no mandatory stops required to complete the drive, you can easily turn this into a quick round trip if needed. A concrete tip for this route: keep a close eye on real-time traffic apps, as the Major Deegan Expressway is prone to sudden slowdowns that might make the local Broadway route a better alternative.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 24.4 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 24.4 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Major Deegan Expressway for about 5.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.2 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.2 miles from Brooklyn, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yonkers, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
46m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 24.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Major Deegan Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 24.4 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 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan and Bronx.
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