Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
328.9 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Photo: Malcolm Garret
The drive from Caneadea, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 328.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 16, West Main Street, Park Circle for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
164.4 miles from Caneadea, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 328.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Caneadea, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peacock Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Caneadea, NY and Yonkers, NY.
Start on Cemetery Road
Turn right
Turn left onto County Highway 16
Continue on West Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on New York
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Caneadea, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Caneadea, NY
This is one driving day of about 328.9 miles and 5h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.4 mi from Caneadea, NY · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 164.4 miles from Caneadea, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$53.54 one way
$107.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $58.02 | $116.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $63.23 | $126.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.07 | $146.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.53 | $15.79 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.05 | $21.05 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Caneadea on Saturday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
164 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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