Origin
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Night in Chestnut Ridge on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestnut Ridge, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 24.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Ridge Road, South Main Street, East Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Ridge 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
| West Yonkers Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
5
Take the ramp left toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
6
Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
7
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
10
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Yonkers Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
13
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
14
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broadway
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
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
14 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
35m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 24.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Ridge Road, South Main Street, East Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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.
The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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