This 218.6-mile journey from Campbell, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 43 minutes. The route predominantly utilizes highways, accounting for 86% of the drive, with key roads including NY 17, State Highway 8, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Expect a fuel cost of around $36 for this trip, which is entirely within New York State. Given its highway focus and manageable duration, this drive is well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The overall feel is one of efficient travel through the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.3 miles from Campbell, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 218.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the 218.6 miles spent on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 104.7 miles on NY 17, offering a consistent pace for a considerable portion of the journey. The route incorporates State Highway 8 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, suggesting a mix of well-maintained state routes and potentially more scenic parkway driving as you approach your destination. While primarily on highways, the inclusion of these specific roads hints at a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 218.6 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 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 198.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
70.7 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 17 East
8
198.4 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
209 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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
217.2 mi into trip|~4h 41m 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
218.5 mi into trip|~4h 43m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Campbell, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
182.7 mi in|~3h 56m
White Plains
198.4 mi in|~4h 15m
New York State Thruway South
198.4 mi in|~4h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
104.7 mi
2h 10m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
State Highway 12
10.2 mi
15m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
US 6
7.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 104.7 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Lebanon Hill Road
41 ft·3 sec·Lebanon Hill Road
2
Turn left onto Geer Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Geer Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Geer Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Geer Road
4
Turn left onto CR 66
0.7 mi·1 min·Reservoir Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 66
0.9 mi·2 min·Reservoir Road
6
Turn straight onto Betts Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Betts Road
7
Turn right onto NY 73
0.7 mi·1 min·River Road
8
Turn left onto CR 75
0.2 mi·34 sec·Randallsville Road
9
Turn right onto CR 77
0.7 mi·1 min·Middleport Road
10
Turn right onto NY 12B
2.9 mi·4 min·State Route 12B
11
Continue on NY 12B
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
12
Continue on NY 12B
3.7 mi·5 min·State Highway 12B
13
Continue on NY 12B
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
14
Continue on NY 12
10 mi·15 min·State Highway 12
15
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
16
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
17
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
18
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
19
Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
20
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
21
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
23
Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 10 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
25
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
26
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
27
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9EToward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway SouthUse the right lane.
29
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
35
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
36
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
37
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just under 5 hours, this route is perfectly achievable in one day. Leaving early in the morning will give you ample flexibility for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 100 miles, so plan for a comfortable fuel and rest stop before or during that segment. Given the $36 estimated fuel cost, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before departing Campbell to maximize your driving time and minimize refueling interruptions on the way to Yonkers.
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 109.3 miles from Campbell, NY, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 48 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.3 miles or 2h 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 3h 52m
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 Campbell, 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 Campbell, NY
This is one driving day of about 218.6 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Campbell, 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 NY 17 for about 104.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.3 mi from Campbell, NY
· 2h 24m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 211.3
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 211.3
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 211.3
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 211.3
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 211.3
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 211.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.98 one way
$71.97 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$38.91
$77.82
premium
$4.92
$42.37
$84.74
diesel
$5.61
$48.26
$96.53
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
$36
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.6
0
$22.95
$10.49
Efficient EV
54.7
0
$19.13
$8.74
EV Truck/SUV
87.4
1
$30.60
$13.99
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Campbell, NY
Evening
in Campbell on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Evening
in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
109 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
7 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
4h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Campbell, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 218.6 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 8, Palisades Interstate Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.3 miles from Campbell, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.98 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 218.6 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 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 198.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Campbell, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
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.
