Origin
Chelsea, NY
Late night in Chelsea on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 35.1-mile drive from Chelsea, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 56 minutes. It's a highway-focused experience, with 76% of the journey on major roadways, making it an efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, and with no recommended stops, you can cover this distance swiftly. This route is ideal for a quick transit between two points within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward path for your travel plans.
About the Cities
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 35.1-mile journey, with 76% of the drive utilizing major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and the Henry Hudson Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced drive, allowing you to maintain consistent speeds for significant portions of the trip without frequent interruptions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, River...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chelsea, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Njtp North, Palisades Park, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Bronx.
Njtp North
4.8 mi in
|
~10m
Palisades Park
22.6 mi in
|
~34m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Bronx
28 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Meredith Avenue
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Meredith Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway
4
Merge onto NY 440
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shore Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West: Goethals Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 278
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
18
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
20
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NY 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx
25
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 23A
Toward US 9 South: Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn sharp left onto US 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
28
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Chelsea, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Chelsea, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yonkers, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.37
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(16.9 mi)
$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$34
Total
$40
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
56m 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 Chelsea, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 35.1 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, Henry Hudson 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 17.5 miles from Chelsea, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 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 short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chelsea, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Njtp North, Palisades Park, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Bronx.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty 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.
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