Origin
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Baldwin, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Baldwin, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 31.1-mile drive from Yonkers, NY to Baldwin, NY is easily manageable as a single-day trip, typically taking around 49 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of roads including Sunrise Highway, Clearview Expressway, and Yonkers Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. The drive is primarily a mixed commute, so expect varied traffic conditions. It's a convenient option for a short trip without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed bag, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on Sunrise Highway. As you progress, the road character will shift, transitioning from potentially more urban approaches near Yonkers to the varied environments along Sunrise Highway. This blend means you'll be engaging with different driving conditions throughout the 49-minute trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 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 early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Nepperhan Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Yonkers Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
9
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 24A
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Baldwin, NY, road signs point toward Long Island and Cross Island Parkway South.
Long Island
9.7 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 695
Cross Island Parkway South
20.8 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Baldwin, 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 right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto West 1st Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 1st Street
7
Turn right onto South 11th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 11th Avenue
8
Continue on Mundy Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mundy Lane
9
Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
10
Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsbridge Road West
11
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
218 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 5th Avenue
12
Continue on Dyre Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dyre Avenue
13
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Steenwick Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New England Thruway
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 South
16
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
17
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
24
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
26
Merge onto CI
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
279 ft
·
3 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
29
Take the exit
248 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 24A
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
At end of road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Laurelton Parkway
31
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
32
Turn left onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on NY 27
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Sunrise Highway
34
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn left
17 ft
·
1 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Yonkers, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baldwin, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baldwin, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.66
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Baldwin, NY
Morning in Baldwin on Friday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
49m 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 Yonkers, NY to Baldwin, NY covers 31.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Clearview Expressway, Yonkers Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $5.12 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 23 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Yonkers, NY and Baldwin, NY, road signs point toward Long Island and Cross Island Parkway South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Baldwin, NY
More trips to Baldwin, NY
Explore more options from Yonkers, NY or browse trips ending in Baldwin, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.