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Trip from Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

68.7 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Marlboro, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 9W, North Robinson Avenue, Quassaick Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Marlboro, NY

Full guide →

Marlborough is a town of 8,700 people (2020) in Ulster County, New York state. It is sometimes listed as Marlboro, though that is the name of only the southernmost village. This article also covers the hamlet of Milton, which is inside town limits.

Arriving in Yonkers, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1646

Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.

Top landmarks

  • Untermyer Park — public garden
  • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
  • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m 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 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 68.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Route 9W 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 Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 9W
North Robinson Avenue
Quassaick Avenue
Bear Mountain Circle
Route 303
Highway 303 North
I 87 South
New York State Thruway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Route 9W — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Route 9W

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 9W
2

Continue on North Robinson Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Robinson Avenue
3

Continue on Quassaick Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Quassaick Avenue
4

Continue on United States Route 9W

16 mi · 22 min · United States Route 9W
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

236 ft · 3 sec · Bear Mountain Circle
6

Exit the rotary

14 mi · 16 min
7

Continue on North Route 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Route 303
8

Continue on State Highway 303 North

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 303 North
9

Turn right

0.2 mi · 14 sec
10

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 18 sec
11

Continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway

0.2 mi · 33 sec · I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway
12

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

7.1 mi · 9 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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Marlboro, NY · 40m into the drive

Downtown Mount Ivy, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Ivy, NY

34 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

Vails Gate, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Ivy, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Marlboro, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.31 one way

$22.62 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.23 $24.46
premium $4.92 $13.32 $26.63
diesel $5.61 $15.17 $30.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
EV Truck/SUV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Marlboro, NY

Morning in Marlboro on Saturday

Local time

10:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Saturday

Local time

10:35 AM

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

17 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

1h 21m 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 Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 9W, North Robinson Avenue, Quassaick Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Marlboro, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.31 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 Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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