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Trip from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

188.4 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

Downtown West Glens Falls, NY, NY

West Glens Falls, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 188.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Corinth Road, I 87 South, Adirondack Northway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

94.2 miles from West Glens Falls, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 188.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 188.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corinth Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corinth Road
I 87 South
Adirondack Northway
New York State Thruway
Saw Mill River Parkway South
Saw Mill River Parkway
West Yonkers Avenue
Yonkers Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Corinth Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Glens Falls, NY and Yonkers, NY.

1

Start on Rhode Island Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Rhode Island Avenue
2

Turn left onto Corinth Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Corinth Road
3

Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 87 South
4

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

45 mi · 53 min · Adirondack Northway
5

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
6

Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87 South: New York
8

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

19 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
9

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

1.0 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
10

Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway South
11

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

7.8 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward West Yonkers Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · West Yonkers Avenue
13

Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
14

Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
15

Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

230 ft · 6 sec · South Broadway
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 94.2 miles from West Glens Falls, NY, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

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 41 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.2 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

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 West Glens Falls, 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 West Glens Falls, NY

This is one driving day of about 188.4 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from West Glens Falls, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.2 mi from West Glens Falls, NY · 1h 37m into the drive

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

94 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.2 miles from West Glens Falls, 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

$31.01 one way

$62.02 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $33.53 $67.07
premium $4.92 $36.52 $73.03
diesel $5.61 $41.60 $83.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04
Efficient EV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54
EV Truck/SUV 75.4 0 $26.38 $12.06

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Glens Falls, NY

Afternoon in West Glens Falls on Thursday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yonkers, NY

Afternoon in Yonkers on Thursday

Local time

4:32 PM

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

24 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

3h 14m 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 West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 188.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corinth Road, I 87 South, Adirondack Northway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.2 miles from West Glens Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.01 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Glens Falls, NY to Yonkers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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