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Trip from Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

38 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

hamlet in New York, United States

Mahopac, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 38 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bucks Hollow Road, Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 38 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 38 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bucks Hollow 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 51m 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 Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bucks Hollow Road
Taconic State Parkway
Saw Mill Parkway
Saw Mill River Parkway
West Yonkers Avenue
Yonkers Avenue
Nepperhan Avenue
South Broadway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bucks Hollow Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

89 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road

167 ft · 14 sec · Bucks Hollow Road
3

Turn sharp left

6.0 mi · 10 min
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

16 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
6

Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

13 mi · 18 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
8

Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · West Yonkers Avenue
9

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
10

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
11

Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

230 ft · 6 sec · South Broadway
12

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Mahopac, NY · 25m into the drive

census-designated place in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thornwood, NY

19 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

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thornwood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Mahopac, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yonkers, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yonkers, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.26 one way

$12.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.76 $13.53
premium $4.92 $7.37 $14.73
diesel $5.61 $8.39 $16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Mahopac, NY

Evening in Mahopac on Thursday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Thursday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

51m 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 Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 38 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bucks Hollow Road, Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Mahopac, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.26 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 Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 51m 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 Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mahopac, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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