Origin
Eastchester, NY
Morning in Eastchester on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastchester, 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
14m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastchester, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.2-mile journey from Eastchester, NY to Yonkers, NY will take you about 15 minutes to complete, making it an easy addition to any itinerary within the Northeast region. Primarily using local roads like Mill Road, White Plains Road, and Main Street, this drive has no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through town the entire way. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is a very budget-friendly trip. It's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
About the Cities
Starting in Eastchester, NY
Full guide →Eastchester is a town in New York. The town includes the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, which are covered in separate articles.
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 14m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 8.2-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed cruising; instead, you'll be navigating through familiar streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't noted, but given the profile, expect frequent intersections and changes in direction. This drive will feel like a typical local commute, requiring your attention at every corner as you make your way from Eastchester to Yonkers.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tuckahoe Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mill Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 22 / White Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 22 / White Plains Road
Turn left onto NY 22 / White Plains Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Main Street
Continue onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Yonkers Avenue
Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tuckahoe Road
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastchester, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Lincoln Place
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lincoln Place
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 22
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
White Plains Road
4
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NY 9A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Yonkers Avenue
11
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
12
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 to 10 mph
29% 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
35 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
14m 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 Eastchester, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 6.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tuckahoe Road, Saw Mill River Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Eastchester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 22 / White Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eastchester, 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.
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