Origin
Carroll, NY
Morning in Carroll on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carroll, NY to Yonkers, NY
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
346.3 mi
557 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
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6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carroll, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Carroll, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 346.3 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portville-Eldred Road, Portville-Ceres Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.38 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
173.2 miles from Carroll, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 46m drive with frequent turns across 346.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portville-Eldred Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 46m 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 Carroll, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portville-Eldred Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portville-Ceres Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olean-Portville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Portville-Eldred Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carroll, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Barberton Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Barberton Road
2
Turn right onto Portville-Eldred Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Portville-Eldred Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Portville-Ceres Road
4
Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Olean-Portville Road
6
Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Union Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Union Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Union Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Union Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Union Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Union Street
17
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
18
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
170 mi
·
3 hr 18 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6: Bear Mountain
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
344 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
24
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
26
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
27
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
29
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
30
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Yonkers Avenue
31
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
32
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
33
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broadway
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 173.2 miles from Carroll, NY, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.2 miles or 2h 53m 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 46m
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 Carroll, 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 Carroll, NY
This is one driving day of about 346.3 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carroll, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.2 mi from Carroll, NY · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 173.2 miles from Carroll, 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
$56.38 one way
$112.75 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $61.09 | $122.19 |
| premium | $4.88 | $66.57 | $133.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.94 | $153.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.36 | $16.62 |
| Efficient EV | 86.6 | 0 | $30.30 | $13.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.5 | 1 | $48.48 | $22.16 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
173 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
5h 46m 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 Carroll, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 346.3 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portville-Eldred Road, Portville-Ceres Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.2 miles from Carroll, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.38 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 straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carroll, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carroll, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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