Monticello, NY to Yonkers, NY is 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m via NY 17 and Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey for those in the Northeast. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll be covering ground efficiently. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Monticello, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 85.5-mile journey. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major roadways, with an 82% highway share contributing to the efficient travel time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40 miles on NY 17, allowing for a solid period of consistent speed. This route is designed to get you from point A to point B without many distractions, emphasizing direct travel over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 40 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 49.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
49.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Enter roundabout toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
8
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
75.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
84.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monticello, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains, New York State Thruway South and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
49.6 mi in|~1h 1m
White Plains
65.3 mi in|~1h 20m
New York State Thruway South
65.3 mi in|~1h 20m
Saw Mill River Parkway South
75.9 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
40 mi
47m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
US 6
7.1 mi
9m
Broadway
2.2 mi
3m
Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 40 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on NY 42
2.2 mi·3 min·Broadway
2
Enter roundabout
224 ft·12 sec
Toward NY 17
3
Continue
85 ft·1 sec
Toward NY 17
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
5
Merge onto NY 17
40 mi·47 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
7
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
8
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
9
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9EToward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway SouthUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
17
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours, this route offers great flexibility for when you depart. You can easily make this a same-day trip, leaving plenty of time to settle in upon arrival. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider breaking up the drive with a quick stop for fuel or a stretch, especially during the 40-mile stretch on NY 17. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Yonkers; budgeting around $14 for fuel should cover the 85.5 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Monticello, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 Monticello, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monticello, NY
This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Monticello, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Monticello, NY
· 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Monticello, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 85.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.15 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.22
$30.44
premium
$4.92
$16.57
$33.14
diesel
$5.61
$18.88
$37.75
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
New York State Thruway
(10.2 mi)$0.51
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
39 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
HondoGO Charging Station
Garnerville, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Middletown, New York
Blink
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Stony Point, New York
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monticello, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Middletown, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Middletown, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Central Valley, New York
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 16
Other: 10
EV Connect: 4
Tesla: 3
ViaLynk: 2
Blink: 2
EVgo: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.98
$4.10
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.48
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Monticello, NY
Morning
in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
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
5 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 48m 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 Monticello, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, Palisades Interstate Parkway, 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 42.7 miles from Monticello, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Monticello, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains, New York State Thruway South and Saw Mill River Parkway 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
