Origin
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Late night in Chestnut Ridge on Saturday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chestnut Ridge, 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
35m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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
This straightforward 24.7-mile drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 35 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stops, and comes with an estimated fuel cost of just $4. You'll primarily navigate via the New York State Thruway and the Saw Mill River Parkway, with Chestnut Ridge Road serving as your starting point. The journey offers a mixed driving experience, making it a convenient option for getting between these two Northeast locations within New York. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single, efficient journey.
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 35m. Total distance: 24.7 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 (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition from the Thruway to the Saw Mill River Parkway, the character of the drive will likely change, presenting a blend of faster-paced sections and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach Yonkers. This dynamic ensures the drive isn't monotonous, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near NY 59 / East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NY 59 / East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 59 / East Central Avenue
Turn right onto NY 59 / East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State T...
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
15.1 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Chestnut Ridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 11.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 45
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
3
Continue on NY 45
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto NY 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
7
Merge onto I 87; I 287
11 mi
·
14 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
13
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
14
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
New York State Thruway
(11.7 mi)
$0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 6 to 9 mph
18% chance
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
22 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 24.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Chestnut Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $4.07 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 10 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NY 59 / East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.
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.
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