Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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16m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Eastchester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Eastchester, NY covers 8.3 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers Avenue, Cross County Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.2 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 8.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Eastchester, NY is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Eastchester, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nepperhan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yonkers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross County Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross County Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross County Parkway (express lanes) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Columbus Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Eastchester, NY.
Start on South Broadway
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
Continue on Cross County Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross County Parkway (express lanes)
Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Turn straight onto Parkway South
Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue
Continue on White Plains Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Turn left onto Lincoln Place
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 8.3 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.2 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastchester, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 8.3 miles and 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.2 mi from Yonkers, NY · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.2 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eastchester, 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 Eastchester, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Eastchester on Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
26°F
Mount Vernon, NY
4 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
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
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.
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