Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Charleston, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This straightforward 42.3-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Charleston, NY, will take approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Designed as a highway-focused route, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect a modest fuel cost of around $7 for this journey. The drive primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, West Shore Expressway, and Henry Hudson Parkway, offering a direct and efficient connection between these two Northeast locations. Its compact nature makes it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a simple point-to-point transit.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the majority is highway, the mix of roads means you'll navigate a few different expressway and parkway segments. The character is one of efficient travel, moving you smoothly between your origin and destination without many slowdowns.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Charleston, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New England, New Jersey, Njtp South: Newark, Exit 16W and Staten Island.
Manhattan
New England
New Jersey
Njtp South: Newark
Exit 16W
Staten Island
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| West Shore Expressway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 95 EXPR | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Arthur Kill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Charleston, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Take the ramp
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
Take the ramp
Turn straight
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Veterans Road West
Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Yonkers, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Charleston, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$35
Total
$42
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Charleston on Thursday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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