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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Clarence Center, NY

Drive Time

7h 50m

Distance

371.2 mi

597 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
7h 41m ★
6 AM
7h 50m
8 AM
8h 8m
10 AM
7h 57m
12 PM
7h 55m
3 PM
7h 58m
5 PM
8h 8m
8 PM
7h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Yonkers, NY, NY

Yonkers, NY

Malcolm Garret

Downtown Clarence Center, NY, NY

Clarence Center, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Clarence Center, NY covers 371.2 miles and takes about 7h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Mountain Parkway, I 86, Genesee Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.43 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

185.6 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 50m highway drive covering 371.2 miles, with most of the trip on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 I 86. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 371.2 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: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These 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
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
315.9 mi into trip | ~6h 24m in

Take the exit toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth...

Towns Along This Route

Between Yonkers, NY and Clarence Center, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Letchworth Park.

Palisades Parkway North

20 mi in | ~28m

Bear Mountain

20 mi in | ~28m

New York State Thruway

35.5 mi in | ~47m

Letchworth Park

315.9 mi in | ~6h 24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 15m
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
Genesee Expressway 38.6 mi 44m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
New York State Thruway 16.6 mi 22m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 14.9 mi 17m
Main Road 13.1 mi 18m
Ellicott Street Road 10.3 mi 15m
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 Clarence Center, 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 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use 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 18 Toward 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

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
18

Turn right onto NY 408

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
19

Continue on NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
20

Turn left onto NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street
21

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

100 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street
22

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
23

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63
24

Continue on NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
25

Continue on NY 63

10 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road
26

Turn right onto Cedar Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
27

Turn left onto NY 5

7.1 mi · 11 min · East Main Street
28

Continue on NY 5

13 mi · 18 min · Main Road
29

Continue on NY 5

3.0 mi · 4 min · Main Street
30

Turn right onto Strickler Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Strickler Road
31

Turn left onto Clarence Center Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Clarence Center Road
32

Arrive at destination

Clarence Center Road

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 53m 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 82 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 185.6 miles or 3h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarence Center, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 371.2 miles and 7h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 185.6 mi from Yonkers, NY · 3h 53m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

186 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

Arriving in Clarence Center, NY

The final approach into Clarence Center, 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 Clarence Center, 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

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.43 one way

$120.86 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $65.49 $130.97
premium $4.88 $71.36 $142.72
diesel $5.64 $82.47 $164.94

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

$60

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.4 1 $38.98 $17.82
Efficient EV 92.8 1 $32.48 $14.85
EV Truck/SUV 148.5 1 $51.97 $23.76

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

43 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.

Forecast data refreshed 38 minutes ago

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Morning in Yonkers on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 8 to 18 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Clarence Center, NY

Morning in Clarence Center on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

186 mi in

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

26 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

7h 50m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Clarence Center, NY covers 371.2 miles and takes about 7h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, I 86, Genesee Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.6 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 $60.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 21 significant decision points across 371.2 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: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; 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.
Between Yonkers, NY and Clarence Center, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Letchworth Park.

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