Origin
Hudson Falls, NY
Evening in Hudson Falls on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
196.8 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson Falls, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hudson Falls to Yonkers covers 196.8 miles across the Northeast, taking you roughly 3 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight journey. You should budget approximately $31 for fuel, though keep in mind that local driving can be less predictable than interstate travel. Since you will be navigating through various local corridors, expect a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. This drive is a straightforward, practical connection between two points in New York, perfect if you prefer staying off the main thoroughfares.
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
98.4 miles from Hudson Falls, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this entire 196.8-mile journey is conducted on local roads with a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Main Street, Park Place, and Depot Street, meaning there is no single uninterrupted stretch to rely on for cruising. The road's personality is defined by constant transitions through local settings, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route lacks high-speed segments, the physical experience of driving remains consistent from start to finish. Be prepared for a technical drive that demands frequent navigation adjustments as you move through these local connections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Depot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hudson Falls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluebird Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saratoga Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Falls, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Maple Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
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Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
367 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto Park Place
236 ft
·
8 sec
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Park Place
4
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Depot Street
6
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Bridge Street
7
Continue on Hudson Falls Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Hudson Falls Road
8
Turn left onto Bluebird Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Bluebird Road
9
Turn left onto Route 9
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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Route 9
10
Continue on Saratoga Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Saratoga Road
11
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
40 mi
·
48 min
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Adirondack Northway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
14
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
16
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
New York State Thruway
17
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
19
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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West Yonkers Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
22
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
23
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
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South Broadway
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 12-minute trip, planning for at least one stop is essential to maintain your focus on the road. Aim to depart early in the day to navigate the local streets while traffic conditions are most manageable. With a $31 fuel estimate, ensure your tank is ready for a trip that lacks the efficiency of highway driving. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pacing based on local traffic patterns along Main Street or Depot Street. A concrete tip for this route: since you are avoiding highways entirely, double-check your turn-by-turn navigation frequently to ensure you remain on the correct local path throughout the entire 196.8-mile distance.
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 98.4 miles from Hudson Falls, NY, or about 1h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.4 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
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 Hudson Falls, 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 Hudson Falls, NY
This is one driving day of about 196.8 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hudson Falls, 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 98.4 mi from Hudson Falls, NY · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Hudson Falls, 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
$32.04 one way
$64.08 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| premium | $4.88 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.45 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.55 | $12.60 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
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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
8 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 12m 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 Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 196.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Park Place, Depot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.4 miles from Hudson Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.04 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.
The drive from Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hudson Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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