Origin
Yonkers, NY
Night in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
11:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Deansboro, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
226.7 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
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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Deansboro, NY
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Trip Overview
This 226.7-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to Deansboro, NY, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 53 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll predominantly be on highways, which constitute 89% of the journey. With a projected fuel cost of $37, this route offers an efficient way to travel within the Northeast region. The drive is focused on getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, featuring a longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway.
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
113.3 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 226.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 89% of the drive on high-speed roads. The route features a significant 107.6-mile segment along Long Mountain Parkway, offering a substantial period of uninterrupted travel. While primarily on main roads like the New York State Thruway, the journey transitions between these and State Highway 8, providing a consistent pace for much of the 226.7 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 226.7 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
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 Deansboro, 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 | 61.4 mi | 1h 16m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 315 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| NY 17 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
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 Deansboro, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 17
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 84
Toward 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
25 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 8
21
Continue on NY 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on NY 8
18 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 8
23
Continue on NY 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
24
Turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Street
25
Continue on US 20
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Cherry Valley Turnpike
26
Turn right onto NY 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 12
27
Turn left onto NY 315
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buell Avenue
28
Continue on NY 315
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 315
29
At end of road, turn right onto NY 12B
55 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 12B
30
Arrive at destination
NY 12B
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 53 minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider departing in the morning to allow for flexibility and potential stops. With only one suggested stop, you can plan this stretch as efficiently as possible. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 107.6 miles, and note that your estimated fuel cost is $37.
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 113.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 2h 25m 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 50 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deansboro, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 226.7 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 113.3 mi from Yonkers, NY · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
Arriving in Deansboro, NY
The final approach into Deansboro, 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 Deansboro, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.32 one way
$74.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $43.94 | $87.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.05 | $100.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
New York State Thruway
(16.6 mi)
$0.83
Cherry Valley Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.50
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
$37
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.84 | $9.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.74 | $14.51 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Deansboro, NY
Night in Deansboro on Thursday
Local time
11:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
113 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
28 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
4h 53m 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 Deansboro, NY covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 113.3 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 $37.32 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 17 significant decision points across 226.7 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 Deansboro, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Walton.
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