Origin
Port Chester, NY
Late night in Port Chester on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Chester, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Chester, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 17-mile drive from Port Chester, NY, to Yonkers, NY, is easily manageable in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $3, you won't break the bank getting there. The route primarily uses local roads like New England Thruway and Yonkers Avenue, with no significant highway driving. Its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be navigating city streets rather than cruising on an interstate. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick journey within the Northeast region, with no need for an overnight stay.
About the Cities
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 17-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through established local roads, including stretches on the New England Thruway and Yonkers Avenue. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition back to more frequent turns. This route won't feel like a monotonous highway grind; instead, prepare for a more engaged driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in direction as you make your way through the area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New England Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near I 95 / New England Thruway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (Norman Rockwell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge onto I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
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 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Norman Rockwell Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Norman Rockwell Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~27m 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.
On the drive from Port Chester, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Rochelle along the way.
New Rochelle
8.8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on NY 120A
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Pearl Street
2
Turn slight right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 95
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward North Avenue, Cedar Street, New Rochelle
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Cross Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Norman Rockwell Boulevard
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Norman Rockwell Boulevard
9
Continue on Norman Rockwell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Norman Rockwell Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto West Lincoln Avenue
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
12
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
13
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
15
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
17
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
New England Thruway
(7.5 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Port Chester, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 17 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New England Thruway, Yonkers Avenue, Lincoln Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Port Chester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 17 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (Norman Rockwell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Port Chester, NY to Yonkers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Rochelle along the way.
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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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