This 174-mile drive from Hoosick, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily use major routes like the New York State Thruway and NY 7, with a portion on I-787. While 23% of the drive is on highways, much of it involves navigating local roads. Budget around $28 for fuel for this journey within the Northeast region. The route offers a practical way to travel between these New York locations, fitting comfortably into a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87 miles from Hoosick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 174 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a significant portion of this route. Although 23% of the journey is on highways, the overall character leans towards navigating more varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 131.2 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent highway travel. Beyond that, be prepared for more frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different road types. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more engaged local driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 131.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
610 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
913 ft
Total Descent
1,309 ft
Highest Point
610 ft
~149.1 mi in
Elevation Range
615 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.7 miles in near I 787.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 174 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 22.7 miles (I 787): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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22.7 mi into trip|~36m in|I 787
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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32.7 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turn...
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164.4 mi into trip|~3h 26m 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
172.6 mi into trip|~3h 37m 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
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173.9 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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 Hoosick, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1 and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.7 mi in|~51m
Exits 22-1
32.7 mi in|~51m
Saw Mill River Parkway South
164.4 mi in|~3h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
131.2 mi
2h 33m
NY 7
21 mi
34m
I 787
10.5 mi
15m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Mapletown Road
1.2 mi
2m
Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
South Broadway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoosick, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 95
39 ft·3 sec·Hill Road
2
Turn right onto NY 7
1.2 mi·2 min·Mapletown Road
3
Continue on NY 7; NY 22
21 mi·34 min·NY 7; NY 22
4
Turn right onto I 787; NY 7
0.5 mi·42 sec·I 787; NY 7
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787
9.4 mi·13 min·I 787
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 787
0.6 mi·1 min·I 787
Exit 1Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
8
Merge onto I 87
111 mi·2 hr 8 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
15
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
16
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 40-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic in the Yonkers area. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of over 130 miles on the Thruway, you can easily complete this in a single day. Plan for your fuel stop before or during that long Thruway segment, as services can be more spread out. Paying attention to local road signage will be key as you leave the major highways and approach your destination. The $28 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate for this 174-mile trip within New York.
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 87 miles from Hoosick, NY, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 38 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 Hoosick, 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 Hoosick, NY
This is one driving day of about 174 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Hoosick, 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 New York State Thruway for about 131.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87 mi from Hoosick, NY
· 1h 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 87 miles from Hoosick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.2 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.
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...
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...
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
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 174
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 174
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 174
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.64 one way
$57.28 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$30.97
$61.94
premium
$4.92
$33.72
$67.45
diesel
$5.61
$38.42
$76.83
Estimated Tolls: $6.56
New York State Thruway
(131.2 mi)$6.56
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
$29
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
EV Truck/SUV
69.6
0
$24.36
$11.14
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 13, 2026
Origin
Hoosick, NY
Morning
in Hoosick on Friday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
SW 8 to 18 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
36 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
3h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hoosick, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NY 7, I 787. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87 miles from Hoosick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.64 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 174 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 22.7 miles (I 787): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hoosick, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1 and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 610 ft elevation with about 913 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
