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Trip from Edmeston, NY to Yonkers, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

201.6 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 4m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

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

Downtown Edmeston, NY, NY

Edmeston, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 201.6-mile journey from Edmeston, NY to Yonkers, NY is a straightforward drive that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 17 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a highway-focused route that will likely cost around $33 in fuel. You'll primarily be on NY 17 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a significant 92% of the drive being on highways. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a direct path south without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100.8 miles from Edmeston, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive that's predominantly on well-maintained highways, making up 92% of the total distance. The majority of your travel will be on NY 17, which includes a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 104.7 miles. While the route is highway-focused, transitions between State Highway 8 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway will offer slight variations in the driving experience. This is not a winding, scenic byway, but rather an efficient path designed for covering distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 201.6 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 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 181.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward NY 17 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NY 17 East
8
181.4 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

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

Use the right lane. Exit 9E Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
7
192 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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
200.3 mi into trip | ~4h 14m 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
201.6 mi into trip | ~4h 17m 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.

Between Edmeston, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.

Palisades Interstate Parkway South

165.7 mi in | ~3h 30m

White Plains

181.4 mi in | ~3h 48m

New York State Thruway South

181.4 mi in | ~3h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 104.7 mi 2h 10m
State Highway 8 43.7 mi 51m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 15.1 mi 17m
New York State Thruway 10.2 mi 13m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
State Route 80 7.1 mi 12m
US 6 7.1 mi 9m
South Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 104.7 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 80

66 ft · 6 sec · East Street
2

Continue on NY 80

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on NY 80

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 80
4

Continue on NY 80

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Genesee Street
5

Turn left onto NY 8

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Continue on NY 8

25 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8
7

Continue on NY 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Airport Road
8

Continue on NY 8

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 8
9

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street
10

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.4 mi · 44 sec · State Highway 10
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
12

Merge onto NY 17

105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 6

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6
Exit 130A Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
14

Enter roundabout

346 ft · 4 sec
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
15

Continue

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 18 Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
16

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 9E Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto I 87; I 287

9.2 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
24

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
25

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
26

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour, 17-minute estimated duration, this trip is very manageable as a single-day adventure. Consider an early morning departure from Edmeston to maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic closer to Yonkers. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the longest stretch without a significant change in major roads is over 100 miles, so ensure you're topped up before heading onto NY 17.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.8 miles from Edmeston, NY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 44 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.8 miles or 2h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

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 Edmeston, 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 Edmeston, NY

This is one driving day of about 201.6 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Edmeston, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 104.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.8 mi from Edmeston, NY · 2h 8m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

101 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

Sidney, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Edmeston, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.18 one way

$66.37 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $35.88 $71.77
premium $4.92 $39.07 $78.15
diesel $5.61 $44.51 $89.02

Estimated Tolls: $0.51

New York State Thruway (10.2 mi) $0.51

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

$33

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.5 0 $21.17 $9.68
Efficient EV 50.4 0 $17.64 $8.06
EV Truck/SUV 80.6 1 $28.22 $12.90

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edmeston, NY

Late night in Edmeston on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

101 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

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

4h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Edmeston, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 201.6 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 8, Palisades Interstate Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.8 miles from Edmeston, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 201.6 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 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 181.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edmeston, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.

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