Embarking on a road trip from Yonkers, NY, to Bolivar, NY, covers 244.8 miles and is estimated to take about 5 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. This journey is well-suited for a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $40. The primary roads you'll be navigating include Long Mountain Parkway and State Highway 8, with a significant portion on the New York State Thruway. This highway-focused drive offers a direct path through the Northeast region, making it a straightforward trip without needing to break it up overnight. You can expect a relatively efficient journey with minimal need for extended stops.
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
122.4 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 244.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route predominantly features a highway-focused profile, with 73% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the New York State Thruway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, indicating substantial periods of consistent travel. While the highway sections offer speed and efficiency, be prepared for potential transitions as you move between these main arteries. The character of the drive leans towards covering ground effectively rather than extensive scenic detours, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 244.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 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.
8
20 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
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 13N
Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
6
35.5 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
6
147.8 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 84
Toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
6
232.4 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|US 20; NY 13 / Albany Street
Turn right onto US 20; NY 13 / Albany Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Bolivar, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Walton.
Palisades Parkway North
20 mi in|~28m
Bear Mountain
20 mi in|~28m
New York State Thruway
35.5 mi in|~47m
Walton
147.8 mi in|~3h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 15m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
42m
New York State Thruway
16.6 mi
22m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
West Street
8.3 mi
9m
Rippleton Road
5.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Bolivar, 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
17 mi·22 min·New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 13NToward Palisades Parkway North, Bear MountainUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 18Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft·5 sec·Long Mountain Parkway
13
Continue on US 6
108 mi·2 hr 14 min·Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NY 17
4.3 mi·5 min·NY 17
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 84Toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
16
Turn right onto NY 8; NY 10
0.2 mi·14 sec·State Highway 10
17
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
18
Turn straight onto NY 8; NY 10
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
19
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
20
Continue on NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
21
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·West Street
22
Turn right onto NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
23
Continue on NY 12
1.2 mi·2 min·State Highway 12
24
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
25
At end of road, turn right onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
26
Turn right onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
27
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
28
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
29
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
30
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
31
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
32
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
33
Turn right onto NY 13
0.2 mi·20 sec·State Route 13
34
Continue on NY 13
5.8 mi·7 min·Rippleton Road
35
Continue on US 20; NY 13
0.2 mi·29 sec·Forman Street
36
Turn right onto US 20; NY 13
0.4 mi·1 min·Albany Street
Use the right lane.
37
Turn left onto NY 13
0.3 mi·49 sec·Farnham Street
38
Continue on NY 13
0.4 mi·54 sec·Sweetland Street
39
Continue on NY 13
4.2 mi·5 min·Gorge Road
40
Continue on NY 13
4.3 mi·6 min·Falls Boulevard
41
Turn right onto NY 5; NY 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Genesee Street
42
Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Tuscarora Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
43
Turn right onto Bolivar Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Bolivar Road
44
Arrive at destination
Bolivar Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 244.8-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Yonkers to bypass potential traffic, especially if you plan to utilize the New York State Thruway. With a driving duration of just over 5 hours, one planned stop for fuel or a quick break should suffice, keeping your total travel time manageable. The estimated fuel cost of $40 is a helpful guide for budgeting your expenses. A useful tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the specific exits and transitions onto State Highway 8 and Long Mountain Parkway in advance, as these are key segments of your journey.
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 122.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, 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 244.8 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.4 mi from Yonkers, NY
· 2h 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 122.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bolivar, NY
The final approach into Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.30 one way
$80.59 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$43.57
$87.14
premium
$4.92
$47.45
$94.89
diesel
$5.61
$54.05
$108.10
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
New York State Thruway
(16.6 mi)$0.83
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
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.4
0
$25.70
$11.75
Efficient EV
61.2
0
$21.42
$9.79
EV Truck/SUV
97.9
1
$34.27
$15.67
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Yonkers, NY
Night
in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bolivar, NY
Night
in Bolivar on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
17 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bolivar, NY covers 244.8 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, State Highway 8, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.4 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 $40.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 244.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Yonkers, NY and Bolivar, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Walton.
