Planning a trip from Newark Valley, NY, to Yonkers, NY? This 199.2-mile drive typically takes about 4 hours and 18 minutes and is best suited for a single day of travel. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 89% of your journey on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this route offers an efficient way to cover ground. Given its manageable duration, it's a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of the United States for the entirety of this journey.
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
99.6 miles from Newark Valley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 199.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 199.2-mile journey. You'll be on major roadways like I 86 and the New York State Thruway for the bulk of your travel, with the Palisades Interstate Parkway also playing a significant role. With 89% of the drive on highways, it's designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 129.9 miles on I 86, meaning you can cover significant distance without frequent exits. The road primarily offers a consistent driving experience as you make your way south.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in near I 86; NY 17.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 199.2 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 26.3 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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26.3 mi into trip|~42m 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
179 mi into trip|~3h 50m 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
189.7 mi into trip|~4h 5m 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
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197.9 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
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199.2 mi into trip|~4h 18m 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 Newark Valley, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
New York
26.3 mi in|~42m|via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
163.3 mi in|~3h 31m
White Plains
179 mi in|~3h 50m
New York State Thruway South
179 mi in|~3h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
129.9 mi
2h 40m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi
17m
New York State Thruway
10.2 mi
13m
Southern Tier Expressway
8.9 mi
11m
Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
US 6
7.1 mi
9m
State Highway 38B
4.9 mi
8m
Union Center-Maine Highway
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark Valley, NY and Yonkers, NY.
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Start on Rock Street
139 ft·12 sec·Rock Street
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Turn left onto NY 38
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
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Turn left onto NY 38B
4.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 38B
4
Continue on NY 38B
2.8 mi·4 min·Route 38B
5
Continue on NY 38B
0.3 mi·32 sec·State Highway 38B
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
3.6 mi·6 min·Union Center-Maine Highway
7
Continue on NY 26
0.7 mi·1 min·North Nanticoke Avenue
8
Turn left onto NY 17C; NY 26
2.8 mi·4 min·East Main Street
9
Continue on NY 17C
1.2 mi·1 min·George F Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
11
Merge onto NY 17
8.9 mi·11 min·Southern Tier Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi·2 hr 40 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
14
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
15
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
16
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
24
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
25
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 18-minute drive, starting early can help you avoid potential traffic as you approach your destination. Since this route is primarily highway and can be completed in one day, you have flexibility with stops. Consider planning your single recommended stop around the halfway point or when you need to refuel, keeping in mind the $33 fuel estimate. The longest stretch without a major road change is 129.9 miles on I 86, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent highway driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on that long stretch.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.6 miles from Newark Valley, NY, or about 2h 12m 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 44 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.6 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
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 Newark Valley, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Newark Valley, NY
This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Newark Valley, 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 99.6 mi from Newark Valley, NY
· 2h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Newark Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top 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.
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 199.2
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 199.2
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 199.2
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 199.2
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 199.2
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 199.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.79 one way
$65.58 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$35.46
$70.91
premium
$4.92
$38.61
$77.22
diesel
$5.61
$43.98
$87.96
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
$33
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.8
0
$20.92
$9.56
Efficient EV
49.8
0
$17.43
$7.97
EV Truck/SUV
79.7
0
$27.89
$12.75
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Newark Valley, NY
Night
in Newark Valley on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Night
in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
100 mi in
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
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newark Valley, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 199.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, 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 99.6 miles from Newark Valley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 17 significant decision points across 199.2 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 26.3 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newark Valley, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway 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.
