Origin
Mendon, NY
Afternoon in Mendon on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mendon, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
305.1 mi
491 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 20m
★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendon, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
This 305.1-mile drive from Mendon, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 32 minutes. You'll primarily be on the I 86, I 81, and the New York State Thruway, with the highway making up about 74% of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $50 and a longest stretch of nearly 130 miles, this is a straightforward, highway-focused experience. It’s a good option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within New York State.
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
152.6 miles from Mendon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 305.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 74% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 129.9 miles, primarily on I 86, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. While the profile suggests a focus on faster roads, be prepared for the typical transitions that occur when navigating between different major arteries like I 81 and the New York State Thruway. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 305.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.2 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 284.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
35.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
132.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
|
I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New York
8
284.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
7
295.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 18m 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
7
303.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 29m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mendon, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
Clyde
35.3 mi in
|
~42m
New York
132.2 mi in
|
~2h 55m
|
via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
269.2 mi in
|
~5h 45m
White Plains
284.9 mi in
|
~6h 3m
New York State Thruway South
284.9 mi in
|
~6h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| I 81 | 45.4 mi | 54m |
| New York State Thruway | 40.3 mi | 48m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on NY 251
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Victor-Mendon Road
2
Turn left onto Phillips Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillips Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 42
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Road 42
4
Turn left onto NY 96
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Victor-Pittsford Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 90: New York State Thruway
6
Merge onto I 490
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eastern Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
12
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
14
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
17
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
18
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
19
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
20
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
21
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
22
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
23
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
25
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
26
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
Exit 130A
Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
31
Enter roundabout
346 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
32
Continue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
33
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Use the right lane.
35
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
41
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
42
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
43
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 32-minute duration, starting your journey from Mendon early in the morning is recommended to avoid the bulk of traffic heading into Yonkers. You'll have one main stretch of 129.9 miles on I 86, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. With a fuel cost around $50, it’s a manageable expense for a single day’s travel. Keep an eye on the New York State Thruway for potential construction or toll updates as you near your destination.
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 152.6 miles from Mendon, NY, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 miles.
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 67 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.6 miles or 3h 21m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mendon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Mendon, NY
This is one driving day of about 305.1 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Mendon, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 129.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.6 mi from Mendon, NY · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.6 miles from Mendon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.22 one way
$100.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $54.31 | $108.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $59.13 | $118.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.01
New York State Thruway
(40.3 mi)
$2.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.04 | $14.64 |
| Efficient EV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.70 | $12.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122 | 1 | $42.71 | $19.53 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 32m 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 Mendon, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 305.1 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, I 81, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.6 miles from Mendon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.22 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 305.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.2 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 284.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mendon, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
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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