Origin
Hillcrest, NY
Evening in Hillcrest on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillcrest, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 23.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Central Avenue, I 87 South, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.89 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.9 miles from Hillcrest, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 23.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
East Central Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Yonkers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yonkers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nepperhan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp left toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
4
Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway South
5
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
8
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Yonkers Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
11
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
12
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broadway
13
Arrive at your destination
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 11.9 miles from Hillcrest, NY, or about 18m 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 23.9 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.9 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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 Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, NY
This is one driving day of about 23.9 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hillcrest, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.9 mi from Hillcrest, NY · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Hillcrest, 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
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
37m 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 Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 23.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Central Avenue, I 87 South, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Hillcrest, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.89 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.
The drive from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillcrest, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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