Embark on a 226.6-mile journey from Cazenovia, NY, to Yonkers, NY, a drive estimated to take around 4 hours and 12 minutes. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $37 for this drive. The path primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more connected experience with the landscape rather than high-speed highway travel. As you travel within the Northeast region of New York State, you'll experience a consistent local feel throughout your travels.
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
113.3 miles from Cazenovia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Cazenovia is a town of 7,000 people (2016) in Madison County, in Central New York. The town has 27 sites and historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home to Cazenovia College, a small liberal arts college in the greater Syracuse area. It was founded in 1824 as the Genesee Seminary.
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.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a network of local roads like Forman Street and Rippleton Road, eventually connecting with State Route 13. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings as you progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall profile suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes, keeping your attention focused on the driving task.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forman Street 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.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m 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 Cazenovia, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Forman Street
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Rippleton Road
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State Route 13
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Main Street
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McKinley Street
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State Route 80
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Highway 26
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County Road 16
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Longest stretch:
Forman Street
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cazenovia, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on Albany Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Albany Street
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Turn left onto Forman Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Forman Street
3
Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi·7 min·Rippleton Road
4
Continue on State Route 13
0.2 mi·26 sec·State Route 13
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
7
Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
8
Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
9
Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
10
Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
11
Turn left onto County Road 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
12
Turn left
1.2 mi·1 min
13
Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
14
Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
15
Continue on North Broad Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
16
Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
17
Turn right onto State Highway 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
18
Continue on Airport Road
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
19
Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
20
Continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
21
Continue on State Highway 10
0.4 mi·45 sec·State Highway 10
22
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
0.2 mi·27 sec·NY 17 East
23
Merge slight left
105 mi·2 hr 10 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6: Bear Mountain
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
344 ft·5 sec·Long Mountain Circle
26
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.5 mi·1 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway South
27
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
28
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
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi·52 sec·Saw Mill River Parkway South
32
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
33
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·West Yonkers Avenue
34
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
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Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·58 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
36
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft·6 sec·South Broadway
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 12-minute estimated duration, starting your trip from Cazenovia in the morning will allow you to arrive in Yonkers with plenty of daylight. The route involves one recommended stop, so plan your break strategically to refresh before continuing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the 226.6-mile journey has an estimated fuel cost of $37. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, be mindful of posted speed limits and any changes in road conditions as you transition between different local routes. A specific tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of turns before you depart, as there isn't a significant highway segment to rely on for consistent direction.
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 113.3 miles from Cazenovia, NY, or about 2h 6m 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 50 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
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 Cazenovia, 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 Cazenovia, NY
This is one driving day of about 226.6 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Cazenovia, 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 113.3 mi from Cazenovia, NY
· 2h 6m 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 226.6
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 226.6
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 226.6
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 226.6
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 226.6
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 226.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.30 one way
$74.60 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$40.33
$80.67
premium
$4.92
$43.92
$87.84
diesel
$5.61
$50.03
$100.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68
0
$23.79
$10.88
Efficient EV
56.7
0
$19.83
$9.06
EV Truck/SUV
90.6
1
$31.72
$14.50
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 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 16, 2026
Origin
Cazenovia, NY
Morning
in Cazenovia on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
36°F
Rockland, NY
113 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
51 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 12m 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 Cazenovia, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 226.6 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forman Street, Rippleton Road, State Route 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.3 miles from Cazenovia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.30 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 4h 12m 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 Cazenovia, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cazenovia, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
