Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Cold Spring, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Cold Spring, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 41.6-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Cold Spring, NY, is a manageable 1-hour and 5-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily travel on local roads, with about 29% of the route on highways, making it a relaxed way to explore the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this trip won't break the bank. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a straightforward cruise. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a spontaneous outing or a leisurely exploration of the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 41.6-mile route, which is not your typical highway cruise. While 29% of your travel will be on highways, the majority of the experience involves navigating local roads, including Saw Mill River Road and Albany Post Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles on Saw Mill River Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you resume the more dynamic, turn-filled sections. This driving profile means you'll be actively engaged behind the wheel, making it a more interactive journey than a simple interstate trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Yonkers Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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 left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 9A / North Central Avenue
Turn left onto NY 9A / North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 9 / Albany Post Road
Enter roundabout onto US 9 / Albany Post Road toward Fishkill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Fishkill
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Cold Spring, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
Fishkill
31.4 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Road | 19.7 mi | 30m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Albany Post Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 403 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 9D | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Road
— 19.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Cold Spring, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NY 119
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
New Saw Mill River Road
11
Continue on NY 9A
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
12
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
13
Enter roundabout onto US 9
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
14
Continue on US 9
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
15
Turn left onto NY 403
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 403
16
Turn right onto NY 9D
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
17
Continue on NY 9D
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9D
18
Continue on NY 9D
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
19
Continue on NY 9D
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 9D
20
Continue on NY 9D
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Chestnut Street
21
Turn right onto NY 301
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
NY 301
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Yonkers, NY · 32m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cold Spring, NY
The final approach into Cold Spring, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cold Spring, NY
Evening in Cold Spring on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Cold Spring, NY covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Road, Saw Mill River Parkway, Albany Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Cold Spring, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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