Origin
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Alexandria Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 58m
Distance
336.8 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 47m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 4m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 20m
8 PM
6h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
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Alexandria Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Alexandria Bay, NY covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nepperhan Avenue, Ashburton Avenue, Saw Mill River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.44 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
168.4 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nepperhan Avenue | — | — |
| Ashburton Avenue | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Road | — | — |
| Tuckahoe Road | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| NY 169 | — | — |
| South Ann Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nepperhan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Alexandria Bay, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
180 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ashburton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
6
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 87 North
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
26 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
12
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
13
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
14
At the end of the road, turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto South Ann Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Ann Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
West Monroe Street
17
Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 28
18
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 28
20
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on State Highway 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 8
22
Turn right onto State Highway 28
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 28
23
Turn right onto State Highway 12
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 12
24
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
25
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 12
26
Continue on Bea Luck Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
27
Continue on Utica Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Boulevard
28
Continue on South State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
29
Turn left onto Dayan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayan Street
30
Continue on State Highway 12
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 12
31
Continue on County Road 14
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Road 14
32
Continue on High Street
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
33
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
34
Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
35
Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Van Allen Road
36
Continue on Gifford Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gifford Street
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
38
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
39
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
40
Exit the roundabout
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
41
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 37
16 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 37
42
Continue on State Highway 37
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 37
43
Turn left onto State Highway 26
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 26
44
Continue on State Highway 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 26
45
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Church Street
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 168.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 29m 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 74 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.4 miles or 3h 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 5h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria Bay, 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 336.8 miles and 6h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.44 one way
$110.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.28 | $130.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.36 | $148.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101 | 1 | $35.36 | $16.17 |
| Efficient EV | 84.2 | 0 | $29.47 | $13.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.7 | 1 | $47.15 | $21.56 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Alexandria Bay, NY
Afternoon in Alexandria Bay on Saturday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
9 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
6h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
336.8 mi in 6h 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Nepperhan Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 58m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Alexandria Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
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.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
Arriving in Alexandria Bay, NY
Full guide →Alexandria Bay is a village in the Town of Alexandria in the Thousand Islands region of New York.
Top landmarks
- • Church of Saint Lawrence — church building in Alexandria Bay, United States of America
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 6h 58m. Total distance: 336.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alexandria Bay, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Alexandria Bay, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alexandria Bay, NY before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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