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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Albany, NY

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

144 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Yonkers, NY, NY

Yonkers, NY

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Albany, NY covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, I 787, Saw Mill River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.44 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

72 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 144 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 137.7 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road

Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
29.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
141.1 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

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 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
142.9 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany

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 4 Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
6
143.9 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | NY 5 / Eagle Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Eagle Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 137.7 mi 2h 43m
I 787 1.6 mi 2m
Saw Mill River Road 1.4 mi 2m
Nepperhan Avenue 1 mi 1m
Tuckahoe Road 0.6 mi 1m
State Street 0.3 mi <1m
NY 5 0.2 mi <1m
Quay Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 137.7 mi, about 2h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Albany, NY.

1

Start on US 9; NY 9A

181 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
4

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
5

Turn left onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 87 North
8

Merge onto I 87

26 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

112 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 787

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4 Toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto Quay Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Quay Street
14

Turn left onto NY 5

0.2 mi · 42 sec · NY 5
15

Turn left onto NY 5

0.3 mi · 51 sec · State Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto NY 5

182 ft · 5 sec · Eagle Street
17

Turn straight onto NY 5

498 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
18

Turn left

30 ft · 2 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.7 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72 miles or 1h 29m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Yonkers, 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 Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 144 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yonkers, 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 New York State Thruway for about 137.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72 mi from Yonkers, NY · 1h 29m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

72 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Albany, NY

115.6 mi · 1h 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.7 miles.

Arriving in Albany, NY

The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

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
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.44 one way

$46.89 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $25.40 $50.81
premium $4.88 $27.68 $55.37
diesel $5.64 $31.99 $63.98

Estimated Tolls: $6.89

New York State Thruway (137.7 mi) $6.89

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

$23

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.2 0 $15.12 $6.91
Efficient EV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76
EV Truck/SUV 57.6 0 $20.16 $9.22

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Afternoon in Yonkers on Monday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 8 to 18 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Albany, NY

Afternoon in Albany on Monday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

72 mi in

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

30 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

2h 55m 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 Yonkers, NY to Albany, NY covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 787, Saw Mill River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72 miles from Yonkers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.44 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Yonkers, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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