Origin
Lee, NY
Afternoon in Lee on Thursday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee, NY to Yonkers, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
256 mi
412 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 256-mile drive from Lee, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 10 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. The route is primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, and carries an estimated fuel cost of $42. You'll navigate through familiar territory within the Northeast region, with the journey characterized by frequent turns. With only one recommended stop, you can complete this drive efficiently, but its local nature means you'll want to be prepared for varied road conditions. Consider this a straightforward, practical journey through New York.
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
128 miles from Lee, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 256 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 256-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You'll be navigating a series of local roads including Rome-Taberg Road, Erie Boulevard West, and Genesee Street South. This means the pace will be more deliberate, with more opportunities to interact with local traffic and scenery, rather than covering long distances at high speeds. Without extended highway stretches, you'll be constantly adjusting your course, which can be engaging if you enjoy varied driving experiences.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rome-Taberg Road 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 4h 10m 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 Lee, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rome-Taberg Road | — | — |
| Erie Boulevard West | — | — |
| Genesee Street South | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rome-Taberg Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Lee Valley Road
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee Valley Road
2
Turn left onto Rome-Taberg Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rome-Taberg Road
3
Continue on Erie Boulevard West
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Erie Boulevard West
4
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
6
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
15
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Yonkers Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
18
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
19
Turn sharp left onto South Broadway
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broadway
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 10-minute duration, leaving Lee, NY, in the morning is ideal to reach Yonkers, NY, with ample daylight. Plan for your single recommended stop to be a brief refuel or stretch break, as the route is not designed for extensive sightseeing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between local roads like Rome-Taberg Road and Erie Boulevard West, to avoid any unexpected delays. The lack of highway driving means you'll want to stay alert for frequent turns and changing speed limits throughout the 256-mile trip.
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 128 miles from Lee, NY, or about 2h 5m 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 56 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
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 Lee, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lee, NY
This is one driving day of about 256 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Lee, 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 128 mi from Lee, NY · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128 miles from Lee, 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
$42.14 one way
$84.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $45.57 | $91.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.62 | $99.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.52 | $113.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.88 | $12.29 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.40 | $10.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.84 | $16.38 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Hudson, NY
128 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
20 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
4h 10m 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 Lee, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 256 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rome-Taberg Road, Erie Boulevard West, Genesee Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128 miles from Lee, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.14 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 4h 10m 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 Lee, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lee, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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