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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 25m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY is 61.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via United States Route 9W, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its short duration and focus on faster roads, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Route 9W 15.6 mi 22m
US 9W 13.9 mi 16m
New York State Thruway 8 mi 10m
Saw Mill River Parkway 7.8 mi 10m
Route 9W 6.6 mi 10m
State Highway 303 North 3.4 mi 3m
North Robinson Avenue 2 mi 3m
North Route 303 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: United States Route 9W — 15.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 9W

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 9W
2

Continue on US 9W; NY 32

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on US 9W

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Quassaick Avenue
4

Continue on US 9W

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

Enter roundabout onto US 9W; US 202

235 ft · 3 sec · US 9W; US 202
6

Continue on US 9W; US 202

14 mi · 16 min · US 9W; US 202
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on NY 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Route 303
8

Continue on NY 303

3.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn right onto NY 303

0.2 mi · 13 sec · NY 303
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
11

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · this road
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway
12

Merge onto I 87; I 287

7.1 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
18

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
19

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A

229 ft · 5 sec · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Mount Ivy, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Ivy, NY

31 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

Cornwall, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Ivy, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Marlboro, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 50.9 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
50.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
5
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
60 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway

Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.11 one way

$20.21 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.93 $21.86
premium $4.92 $11.90 $23.80
diesel $5.61 $13.56 $27.11

Estimated Tolls: $0.40

New York State Thruway (8 mi) $0.40

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$0

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Afternoon in Marlboro on Saturday

Local time

2:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Afternoon in Yonkers on Saturday

Local time

2:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

10 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 25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads like the New York State Thruway and US 9W. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 15.6-mile segment on United States Route 9W. While the highway nature means efficient travel, be prepared for the typical characteristics of such roads. The road's personality is geared towards getting you there quickly, offering a predictable driving experience for most of the 61.4 miles.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on United States Route 9W.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 9W and US 9W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.9 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 50.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Marlboro, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saw Mill River Parkway South along the way.

Saw Mill River Parkway South

51.8 mi in | ~1h 11m

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 25m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on United States Route 9W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.40 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yonkers, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 50.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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