Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Chelsea, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Chelsea, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Yonkers, NY to Chelsea, NY is 36.7 miles and takes about 55m via New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, beginning and ending in New York. It’s primarily a highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward and efficient trip for getting from point A to point B. Given its short duration, it’s ideal for a quick day trip or an easy commute, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
About the Cities
Starting in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →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.
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 55m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 76% of it on major expressways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 16.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey. Expect a fast-paced experience for most of the drive, characterized by higher speeds and typical interstate conditions. The profile suggests a consistent highway feel throughout, meaning you'll likely be navigating multi-lane roads with limited scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
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 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 14
Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Driv...
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway Sout...
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 Chelsea, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New England, New Jersey, Njtp South: Newark, Exit 16W and Staten Island.
Manhattan
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
New England
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
New Jersey
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp South: Newark
12.3 mi in
|
~19m
Exit 16W
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Staten Island
31.5 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| 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 |
| West Shore Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 16.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Chelsea, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY 9A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
3
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Riverside Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde, New England
7
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
8
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
20
Continue on I 278
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto NY 440
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shore Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward South Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Chelsea Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chelsea Road
25
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
26
Turn left onto Meredith Avenue
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Meredith Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Meredith Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Yonkers, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chelsea, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chelsea, 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
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.57
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(18.3 mi)
$2.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$35
Total
$41
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Chelsea, NY
Late night in Chelsea on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
55m 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 Chelsea, NY covers 36.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Henry Hudson Parkway, I 95 EXPR. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $6.04 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 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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.
Between Yonkers, NY and Chelsea, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New England, New Jersey, Njtp South: Newark, Exit 16W and Staten Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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