Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

60.6 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Eden, NY, NY

Eden, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 17A, Saw Mill River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

30.3 miles from Eden, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 20.9 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 8.6 miles in near NY 94 / State Highway 94.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 8.6 miles (NY 94 / State Highway 94): Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
8.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | NY 94 / State Highway 94

At end of road, turn left onto NY 94 / State Highway 94

Navigation decision point

6
50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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 Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.

Saw Mill River Parkway South

51.1 mi in | ~1h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 20.9 mi 26m
State Highway 17A 9.6 mi 14m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
Pine Island Turnpike 4.2 mi 7m
Route 17 3.5 mi 5m
Orange Turnpike 3.3 mi 6m
Minturn Bridge Road 3.3 mi 4m
County Road 1A 3.3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 20.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 88

1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Corners Road
2

Continue on CR 1

4.2 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Turnpike
3

Continue on CR 1A

3.3 mi · 8 min · County Road 1A
4

At end of road, turn left onto NY 94

0.6 mi · 53 sec · State Highway 94
5

Turn right onto NY 17A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Galloway Road
6

Continue on NY 17A

5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 17A
7

Turn straight onto NY 17A

3.3 mi · 4 min · Minturn Bridge Road
8

Continue on NY 17A

4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 17A
9

Turn right

0.1 mi · 26 sec
10

Turn right onto NY 17

3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 17
11

Continue on NY 17

3.3 mi · 6 min · Orange Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Take the ramp onto NY 17

0.3 mi · 43 sec · NY 17
13

Merge onto I 87; NY 17

0.8 mi · 58 sec · New York State Thruway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
20

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
21

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

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 30.3 miles from Eden, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 13 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.3 miles or 53m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Eden, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eden, NY

This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Eden, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 20.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.3 mi from Eden, NY · 53m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

30 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

Greenwood Lake, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Eden, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.98 one way

$19.95 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.79 $21.57
premium $4.92 $11.75 $23.49
diesel $5.61 $13.38 $26.76

Estimated Tolls: $1.56

New York State Thruway (20.9 mi) $1.04
Pine Island Turnpike (4.2 mi) $0.29
Orange Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.23

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

$10

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Warwick, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mahwah, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Warwick, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Hewitt, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Warwick, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Warwick, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.30 $2.42
EV Truck/SUV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Eden, NY

Evening in Eden on Thursday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Thursday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

30 mi in

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m 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 Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 17A, Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Eden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 8.6 miles (NY 94 / State Highway 94): Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Eden, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Yonkers, NY

Wilson, NY 385.7 mi · 8h 26m Sanborn, NY 385.2 mi · 8h 15m Wanakah, NY 372.5 mi · 7h 59m Collins, NY 371.4 mi · 7h 54m

More from Eden, NY

Buffalo, NY 326.8 mi · 6h 51m New York City, NY 58.9 mi · 1h 29m

More trips to Yonkers, NY

Arkwright, NY 409 mi Ripley, NY 403.9 mi Youngstown, NY 402.7 mi Dunkirk, NY 399.6 mi Ransomville, NY 396.8 mi Sanborn, NY 386 mi
Weekend drives from Eden, NY Scenic drives in NY

Explore more options from Eden, NY or browse trips ending in Yonkers, NY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.

Explore maps for Eden, NY or Yonkers, NY on MapSof.net.