Origin
Tappan, NY
Late night in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tappan, 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
30m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tappan, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tappan, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 30m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Tappan, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NY 340 / Orangeburg Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 340 / Orangeburg Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 340 / Orangeburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 340 / Orangeburg Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-87 South, I-287 East: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-87 South, I-287 East: Governor Mario M...
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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 Tappan, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
New York City
5 mi in
|
~8m
Saw Mill River Parkway South
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| New York State Thruway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 9W | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 7.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tappan, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on CR 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
2
Continue on CR 8
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 340
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Orangeburg Road
4
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
5
Continue on US 9W
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 9W
6
Turn straight onto US 9W
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 9W
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I-87 S, I-287 E: New York City
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I-87 South, I-287 East: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York City
9
Merge onto I 87; I 287
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
15
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
16
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
New York State Thruway
(5.8 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
W 3 to 16 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
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 Tappan, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Highland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Tappan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 340 / Orangeburg Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tappan, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward New York City 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 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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