The drive from Fayetteville, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 243.2 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, State Highway 8, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.7 miles on NY 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
121.6 miles from Fayetteville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 243.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 15m highway drive covering 243.2 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and State Highway 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.7 miles on NY 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 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 11 miles in near NY 13 / Rippleton Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 243.2 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 11 miles (NY 13 / Rippleton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 223 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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11 mi into trip|~19m in|NY 13 / Rippleton Road
Turn sharp right onto NY 13 / Rippleton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
223 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
233.6 mi into trip|~5h 1m 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
241.8 mi into trip|~5h 12m 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
243.1 mi into trip|~5h 15m 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 Fayetteville, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
207.3 mi in|~4h 28m
White Plains
223 mi in|~4h 46m
New York State Thruway South
223 mi in|~4h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
104.7 mi
2h 10m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 104.7 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on NY 257
1.1 mi·2 min·South Manlius Street
2
Continue on NY 257
0.8 mi·1 min·Fayetteville Manlius Road
3
Continue on NY 257
0.5 mi·1 min·Fayette Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto NY 92; NY 173
0.1 mi·18 sec·East Seneca Street
5
Take the exit onto NY 92
219 ft·6 sec·NY 92
6
Merge onto NY 92
0.4 mi·55 sec·Washington Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on NY 92
4.0 mi·6 min·Cazenovia Road
8
Continue on NY 92
3.4 mi·4 min·Syracuse Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·US 20
10
Turn sharp right onto NY 13
5.8 mi·7 min·Rippleton Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on NY 13
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Route 13
12
Turn left onto NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
13
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
14
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
15
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
16
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
17
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
18
Turn left onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
19
Turn left onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
20
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
21
Turn right onto NY 12
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
22
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
23
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
24
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
25
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
26
Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
27
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
28
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
30
Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 10 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
32
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
33
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
34
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9EToward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway SouthUse the right lane.
36
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
41
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
42
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
43
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
44
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
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 121.6 miles from Fayetteville, NY, or about 2h 40m 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 54 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.6 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, NY
This is one driving day of about 243.2 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Fayetteville, 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 121.6 mi from Fayetteville, NY
· 2h 40m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 243.2
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 243.2
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 243.2
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 243.2
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 243.2
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 243.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.03 one way
$80.06 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$43.29
$86.58
premium
$4.92
$47.14
$94.27
diesel
$5.61
$53.70
$107.39
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
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Stony Point, New York
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monticello, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Goshen, New York
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tomkins Cove, New York
EV Connect
1 DCFC
SWTCH Charging Station
Monroe, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 8
Other: 3
ViaLynk: 2
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73
0
$25.54
$11.67
Efficient EV
60.8
0
$21.28
$9.73
EV Truck/SUV
97.3
1
$34.05
$15.56
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Fayetteville, NY
Morning
in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
8:57 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
2 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
5h 15m 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 Fayetteville, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 243.2 miles and takes about 5h 15m 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 121.6 miles from Fayetteville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.03 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 25 significant decision points across 243.2 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 11 miles (NY 13 / Rippleton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 223 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fayetteville, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
