Trip from Wellsville, NY to Yonkers, NY

Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

306.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Wellsville, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 306.3 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Madison Street, Wellsville Bypass, Highway 417 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

153.2 miles from Wellsville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 306.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Madison Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Madison Street	0 mi	0m
Wellsville Bypass	0 mi	0m
Highway 417	0 mi	0m
East Dyke Street	0 mi	0m
Andover Road	0 mi	0m
East Chestnut Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 36	0 mi	0m
Tuscarora Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Madison Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on North Main Street

2

Turn right onto West Madison Street

3

Turn left onto Wellsville Bypass

4

Continue on State Highway 417

5

Continue on East Dyke Street

6

Continue on Andover Road

7

Continue on State Highway 417

8

Continue on East Chestnut Street

9

Continue on State Highway 417

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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36

11

Turn right onto State Highway 417

12

Continue on Tuscarora Street

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Continue on Main Street

14

Continue on Front Street

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Continue on State Highway 417

16

Continue on Addison Road

17

Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 15 North

18

Merge slight left

19

Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

21

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on New York

23

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

25

Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

26

Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

27

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

28

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

30

Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

31

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

32

Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

33

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

34

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

35

Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

36

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 153.2 miles from Wellsville, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Wellsville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wellsville, NY

This is one driving day of about 306.3 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wellsville, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Amity, NY

153 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.2 mi from Wellsville, NY

Apalachin, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Amity, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.2 miles from Wellsville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$48.34	$96.69
midgrade	$4.48	$54.04	$108.07
premium	$4.86	$58.62	$117.24
diesel	$4.69	$56.61	$113.21

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wellsville, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 306.3 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Madison Street, Wellsville Bypass, Highway 417. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.2 miles from Wellsville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.34 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.