This 67.2-mile drive from Mount Hope, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 72% of your time on major roads like US 6, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, and the New York State Thruway. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is budget-friendly for a single-day excursion. The drive is entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It offers a straightforward path for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Mount Hope, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 67.2-mile route. With 72% of the drive on major roadways, you'll encounter stretches designed for steady travel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 19.8 miles along US 6, offering a good period of consistent driving. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates key arteries like the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the New York State Thruway, suggesting a mix of potentially faster-paced travel and more direct connections. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 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 67.2 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 31.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 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
31.3 mi into trip|~47m in
Enter roundabout toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
8
47 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
65.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
67.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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 Mount Hope, 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
31.3 mi in|~47m
White Plains
47 mi in|~1h 5m
New York State Thruway South
47 mi in|~1h 5m
Saw Mill River Parkway South
57.7 mi in|~1h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 6
19.8 mi
24m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Mount Hope Road
4.5 mi
10m
Route 17M
4.3 mi
6m
County Route 78
1.5 mi
3m
Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 19.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 11
126 ft·8 sec·Mount Hope Road
2
Continue on CR 11
4.5 mi·10 min·Mount Hope Road
3
Turn right onto CR 78
1.5 mi·3 min·County Route 78
4
Enter roundabout onto James P Kelly Way
34 ft·1 sec·James P Kelly Way
5
Continue on James P Kelly Way
0.4 mi·55 sec·James P Kelly Way
6
Turn right onto NY 17M
0.3 mi·28 sec·NY 17M
7
Continue on US 6; NY 17M
0.6 mi·56 sec·Route 17M
8
Continue on US 6; NY 17M
0.6 mi·52 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Continue on US 6; NY 17M
3.6 mi·5 min·Route 17M
10
Take the ramp onto US 6; NY 17M
0.3 mi·25 sec·US 6; NY 17M
11
Merge onto US 6; NY 17; NY 17M
12 mi·14 min·US 6; NY 17; NY 17M
12
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
13
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
14
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
15
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
23
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
24
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of just under 1.5 hours, this trip from Mount Hope to Yonkers offers great flexibility; you can easily depart whenever suits you best. There are no specific recommended stops built into this route, so you can make spontaneous breaks if needed, or push through to your destination efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $11, and plan for potential traffic, especially as you approach Yonkers. A practical tip is to check real-time traffic conditions before you leave, as the New York State Thruway can experience delays, especially during peak hours.
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 33.6 miles from Mount Hope, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.8 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 15 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 50m 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 19m
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 Mount Hope, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Hope, NY
This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Mount Hope, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 19.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Mount Hope, NY
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 67.2
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 67.2
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 67.2
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 67.2
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 67.2
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 67.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.96
$23.92
premium
$4.92
$13.02
$26.05
diesel
$5.61
$14.84
$29.67
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 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
20.2
0
$7.06
$3.23
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.88
$2.69
EV Truck/SUV
26.9
0
$9.41
$4.30
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
Mount Hope, NY
Late night
in Mount Hope on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
3:53 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
19 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 34m 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 Mount Hope, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, 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 33.6 miles from Mount Hope, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.06 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 67.2 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 31.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Hope, 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.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
