Scio to Yonkers is 310.8 miles and takes about 6h 36m via I 86, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region towards the Northeast. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey, making it a straightforward trip. It's a route that prioritizes direct travel over extensive sightseeing, suitable for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this trip if you need a solid, single-day drive with minimal complexity.
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
155.4 miles from Scio, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 21m 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 6h 36m. Total distance: 310.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your travel occurring on major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 86, also known as the Southern Tier Expressway, and State Highway 417. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 129.9 miles on I 86, meaning you can settle in for some extended cruising. The character of the drive remains consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied terrain or winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 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 Southern Tier Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 310.8 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 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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56.4 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13A-B
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...
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57.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13A
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...
7
137.9 mi into trip|~3h 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
290.6 mi into trip|~6h 8m 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
301.2 mi into trip|~6h 23m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scio, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
Binghamton
56.4 mi in|~1h 23m
New York
137.9 mi in|~3h|via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
274.9 mi in|~5h 49m
White Plains
290.6 mi in|~6h 8m
New York State Thruway South
290.6 mi in|~6h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
129.9 mi
2h 40m
Southern Tier Expressway
80.1 mi
1h 34m
State Highway 417
35 mi
52m
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
Andover Road
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scio, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 10
11 ft·6 sec·Vandermark Road
2
Turn left onto NY 19
3.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
3
Continue on NY 19
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
4
Continue on NY 19; NY 417
1.5 mi·2 min·Wellsville Bypass
5
Continue on NY 417
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Highway 417
6
Continue on NY 417
0.3 mi·24 sec·East Dyke Street
7
Continue on NY 417
4.4 mi·6 min·Andover Road
8
Continue on NY 417
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 417
9
Continue on NY 417
1.1 mi·1 min·East Chestnut Street
10
Continue on NY 417
15 mi·22 min·State Highway 417
11
At end of road, turn left onto NY 36; NY 417
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 36
12
Turn right onto NY 417
16 mi·24 min·State Highway 417
13
Continue on NY 417
0.7 mi·1 min·Tuscarora Street
14
Continue on NY 417
0.2 mi·13 sec·Main Street
15
Continue on NY 417
1.1 mi·1 min·Front Street
16
Continue on NY 417
365 ft·6 sec·State Highway 417
17
Continue on NY 417
3.5 mi·5 min·Addison Road
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 15 North
19
Merge onto I 99; US 15
3.6 mi·4 min·I 99; US 15
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 13A-BToward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 13AToward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
22
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
80 mi·1 hr 34 min·Southern Tier Expressway
23
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.
24
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi·9 min·US 6
Exit 130AToward US 6: Bear Mountain
25
Enter roundabout
346 ft·4 sec
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
26
Continue
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 18Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
27
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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.
29
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi·12 min·New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 7AToward Saw Mill River Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi·10 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 5Toward West Yonkers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Yonkers Avenue
35
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
36
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
37
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour duration, starting your drive in Scio in the morning is advisable to ensure you reach Yonkers with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a highway share of 90%, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 129.9-mile stretch on I 86, as services might be less frequent than on local roads. The straightforward nature of this route means you have flexibility in timing your stops for breaks or meals.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.4 miles from Scio, NY, or about 3h 21m 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 68 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.4 miles or 3h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 24m
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 Scio, 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 Scio, NY
This is one driving day of about 310.8 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Scio, 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 155.4 mi from Scio, NY
· 3h 21m 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 310.8
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 310.8
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 310.8
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 310.8
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 310.8
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 310.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.16 one way
$102.32 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$55.32
$110.64
premium
$4.92
$60.24
$120.48
diesel
$5.61
$68.62
$137.24
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
$51
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.2
1
$32.63
$14.92
Efficient EV
77.7
0
$27.20
$12.43
EV Truck/SUV
124.3
1
$43.51
$19.89
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Scio, NY
Morning
in Scio on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
9:57 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
18 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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scio, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 310.8 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, Southern Tier Expressway, State Highway 417. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.4 miles from Scio, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 20 significant decision points across 310.8 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 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.9 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Scio, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, 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.
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.
