Trip from Lackawanna, NY to Yonkers, NY

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

376.9 mi

607 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Yonkers, NY, NY

Yonkers, NY

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Lackawanna, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 376.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90 East, New York State Thruway, NY 400 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.36 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

188.5 miles from Lackawanna, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 376.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 East 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lackawanna, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 East Unavailable Refreshing
New York State Thruway Unavailable Refreshing
NY 400 Unavailable Refreshing
Aurora Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
US 20A Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Big Tree Road Unavailable Refreshing
Varysburg Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 90 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lackawanna, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on Ridge Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, US 219 North

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 90 East, US 219 North
3

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 48 sec
4

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

0.9 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
5

Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
6

Continue on Aurora Expressway

12 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
8

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on Big Tree Road

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
10

Continue on Varysburg Road

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
11

Continue on West Buffalo Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
12

Continue on West Buffalo Street

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
13

Continue on Perry Center Road

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
14

Continue on Perry Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
15

Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
16

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
17

Continue on Sonyea Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
18

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
19

Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
20

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
21

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York
22

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6: Bear Mountain
23

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

344 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Circle
24

Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway South
25

Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
26

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
27

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

9.2 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
28

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
29

Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway South
30

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
31

Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · West Yonkers Avenue
32

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
33

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
34

Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

230 ft · 6 sec · South Broadway
35

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.5 miles from Lackawanna, NY, or about 3h 8m 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 83 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 188.5 miles or 3h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 16m

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 Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, NY

This is one driving day of about 376.9 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Lackawanna, 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 188.5 mi from Lackawanna, NY · 3h 8m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

188 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Yonkers, NY

32.5 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.5 miles from Lackawanna, 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

$61.36 one way

$122.72 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $66.49 $132.98
premium $4.88 $72.46 $144.91
diesel $5.64 $83.73 $167.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.1 1 $39.57 $18.09
Efficient EV 94.2 1 $32.98 $15.08
EV Truck/SUV 150.8 1 $52.77 $24.12

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lackawanna, NY

Morning in Lackawanna on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

188 mi in

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

12 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

6h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lackawanna, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 376.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90 East, New York State Thruway, NY 400. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188.5 miles from Lackawanna, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lackawanna, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lackawanna, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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