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Trip from East Quogue, NY to Yonkers, NY

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Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

83.9 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown East Quogue, NY, NY

East Quogue, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 83.9-mile drive from East Quogue, NY to Yonkers, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 2 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and will cost approximately $14 in fuel. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major roadways like the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway, making it a convenient option for getting between these two points within New York. The overall feel of the journey is practical and efficient, designed for making good time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.9 miles from East Quogue, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that is 63% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for a significant part of the 83.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.4 miles on the Long Island Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily a highway experience, the route also incorporates local roads like Horseblock Road, offering some variety before you transition back to faster speeds. This blend suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 83.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
19.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 57N Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
8
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

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 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
9
81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

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 23 Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
9
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt P...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Quogue, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Bronx River Parkway North - among others.

Cr 16 West: Yaphank

19.5 mi in | ~28m

Kennedy Airport

65.5 mi in | ~1h 30m

Cross Island Parkway North

65.7 mi in | ~1h 31m

Bronx

69.1 mi in | ~1h 36m

New England

69.1 mi in | ~1h 36m

Bronx River Parkway North

75.6 mi in | ~1h 47m

White Plains

75.6 mi in | ~1h 47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 41.4 mi 55m
Sunrise Highway 16.3 mi 22m
Horseblock Road 3.9 mi 5m
Cross Bronx Expressway 3.2 mi 4m
Cross Island Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Bronx River Parkway 2.7 mi 4m
Broadway 2.1 mi 3m
Lewis Road 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 41.4 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Quogue, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on Lewis Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lewis Road
2

Turn straight

216 ft · 11 sec
Toward CR 104 North, To NY 27: Riverhead
3

Turn straight onto CR 104

0.9 mi · 1 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5

Merge onto NY 27

16 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Exit 57N Toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 56

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Victory Avenue
8

Turn right onto CR 16

3.9 mi · 5 min · Horseblock Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
11

Merge onto I 495

41 mi · 55 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
17

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
21

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
22

Merge onto BR

2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 9 Toward Gun Hill Road Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Take the ramp

328 ft · 8 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
26

Merge onto MP

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
27

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South Use the slight right lane.
28

Merge onto HH

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork

393 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A

2.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway
32

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2-hour, 83.9-mile journey, consider departing early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Long Island Expressway. Since this is a shorter, direct drive, you won't need to worry about splitting it up with an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, and plan any refueling stops accordingly. A helpful tip is to download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty on certain stretches of the Long Island Expressway.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from East Quogue, NY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 miles.

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 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 East Quogue, 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 East Quogue, NY

This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Quogue, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.9 mi from East Quogue, NY · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

42 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from East Quogue, 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

$13.81 one way

$27.62 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.93 $29.87
premium $4.92 $16.26 $32.52
diesel $5.61 $18.52 $37.05

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.81 $4.03
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.34 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

East Quogue, NY

Morning in East Quogue on Wednesday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Wednesday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

2h 2m 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 East Quogue, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 83.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, Horseblock Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 miles from East Quogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.81 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 83.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Quogue, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Cr 16 West: Yaphank, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England and Bronx River Parkway North - among others.

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