Origin
Geneva, NY
Morning in Geneva on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, 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
5h
Distance
291.3 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Geneva, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 291.3 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Front Drive, Waterloo-Geneva Road, Highway 96A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.95 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
145.7 miles from Geneva, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Geneva, NY
Full guide →Founded 1793
Geneva is the name of both a town and a city in Ontario County, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The City of Geneva is surrounded by the Town of Geneva.
Top landmarks
- • St. Peter's Episcopal Church — church building in Geneva, New York, United States of America
- • Ashcroft — historic home located at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA
- • Genesee Park Historic District — historic district in Geneva, Ontario County, New York
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 5h. Total distance: 291.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 291.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Front Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Geneva, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Front Drive | — | — |
| Waterloo-Geneva Road | — | — |
| Highway 96A | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| North Town Line Road | — | — |
| Highway 96 | — | — |
| Center Road | — | — |
| Highway 89 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Front Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on the route
203 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left
190 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto Lake Front Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lake Front Drive
4
Continue on Waterloo-Geneva Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterloo-Geneva Road
5
Turn right onto State Highway 96A
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 96A
6
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 96A
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 96A
7
Continue on North Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
8
Continue on North Town Line Road
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Town Line Road
9
Continue on State Highway 96
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 96
10
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
11
Turn right onto State Highway 89
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
12
Turn right onto County Road 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 141
13
Continue on Powell Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
14
Turn left onto State Highway 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 96
15
Continue on Trumansburg Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Trumansburg Road
16
Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Trumansburg Road
18
Continue on Cliff Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cliff Street
19
Continue on West Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Buffalo Street
20
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
522 ft
·
25 sec
·
Taughannock Boulevard
21
Turn left onto West State Street
509 ft
·
11 sec
·
West State Street
22
Turn right onto South Fulton Street
344 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Fulton Street
23
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Green Street
24
Continue on East State Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
25
Continue on Slaterville Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Slaterville Road
26
Continue on State Highway 79
15 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 79
27
Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
28
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
29
Take the exit left toward I 81 South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 South
30
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
24 min
31
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6: Bear Mountain
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
344 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
34
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
35
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
37
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
38
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
39
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
40
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
41
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Yonkers Avenue
42
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
43
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
44
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broadway
45
Arrive at your destination
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 145.7 miles from Geneva, NY, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
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 64 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 2h 30m 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 6m
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 Geneva, 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 Geneva, NY
This is one driving day of about 291.3 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Geneva, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.7 mi from Geneva, NY · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Geneva, 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
$47.95 one way
$95.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $51.85 | $103.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $56.46 | $112.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.32 | $128.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.59 | $13.98 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.5 | 1 | $40.78 | $18.64 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
6:16 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
16 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 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 Geneva, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 291.3 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Front Drive, Waterloo-Geneva Road, Highway 96A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.7 miles from Geneva, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.95 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 straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Geneva, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Geneva, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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