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Trip from North Patchogue, NY to Yonkers, NY

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Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

59.9 mi

96 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Patchogue, NY, NY

North Patchogue, NY

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city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

This 59.9-mile drive from North Patchogue, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Long Island Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, and Cross Island Parkway, with 79% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, and with no recommended stops, it's a straightforward transit. This route is a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel within New York, moving from one part of the state to another without significant detours. The overall feel is a focused highway transit, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30 miles from North Patchogue, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with a significant 79% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 35.9 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. The character of the drive is largely defined by these main roads, suggesting a consistent pace and flow. While primarily highway, be prepared for the transition as you approach and navigate through more urbanized areas, which can impact traffic conditions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 59.9 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 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
41.5 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
41.7 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
9
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23 Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway
9
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt P...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between North Patchogue, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Bronx River Parkway North and White Plains.

Kennedy Airport

41.5 mi in | ~58m

Cross Island Parkway North

41.7 mi in | ~58m

Bronx

45.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

New England

45.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

Bronx River Parkway North

51.7 mi in | ~1h 14m

White Plains

51.7 mi in | ~1h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 35.9 mi 48m
Cross Bronx Expressway 3.2 mi 4m
Cross Island Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Patchogue-Holbrook Road 2.8 mi 5m
Bronx River Parkway 2.7 mi 4m
West Woodside Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Broadway 2.1 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 35.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 112

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Route 112
2

Turn left onto Old Medford Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Old Medford Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 99

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Woodside Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn straight onto CR 19

2.8 mi · 5 min · Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto Express Drive North

231 ft · 4 sec · Express Drive North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 495 west: New York
7

Merge onto I 495

36 mi · 48 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
13

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
17

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
18

Merge onto BR

2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 9 Toward Gun Hill Road Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Take the ramp

328 ft · 8 sec
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway
22

Merge onto MP

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto HH

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork

393 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27

Turn right onto US 9; NY 9A

2.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway
28

Arrive at destination

US 9; NY 9A

Trip Plan

Given this is a relatively short drive of 1 hour and 30 minutes, you have flexibility in when you choose to depart. Leaving early in the morning, before peak traffic builds, is often the best strategy for smoother travel on these busy New York highways. Since no stops are built into this route, consider taking a brief break before you depart or planning one upon arrival in Yonkers. Watch for the transitions between the Long Island Expressway, Cross Island Parkway, and Cross Bronx Expressway; these can be key points to maintain your navigation. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, refueling is unlikely to be a major concern during the drive itself.

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 30 miles from North Patchogue, NY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 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 59.9 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30 miles or 43m 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 13m

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 North Patchogue, 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 North Patchogue, NY

This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Patchogue, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 35.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30 mi from North Patchogue, NY · 43m into the drive

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

30 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

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30 miles from North Patchogue, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yonkers, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.86 one way

$19.72 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.66 $21.32
premium $4.92 $11.61 $23.22
diesel $5.61 $13.23 $26.45

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$10

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 0 $6.29 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.39 $3.83

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

North Patchogue, NY

Morning in North Patchogue on Wednesday

Local time

7:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 9 to 17 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Wednesday

Local time

7:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 8 to 18 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

56°F

Jamaica, NY

30 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

14 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Patchogue, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Cross Island Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from North Patchogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.86 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 59.9 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 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Patchogue, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Bronx River Parkway North and White Plains.

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