Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Hawthorne, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Hawthorne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Hawthorne, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sprain Brook Parkway, Saw Mill River Road, Tuckahoe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 15.5 miles, with most of the trip on Sprain Brook Parkway and Saw Mill River Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Saw Mill River Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 3.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
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.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Hawthorne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Hawthorne
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 141 / Broadway
Turn right onto NY 141 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
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 Hawthorne, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sprain Brook Parkway North along the way.
Sprain Brook Parkway North
3.6 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cross Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ashburton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Hawthorne, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
8
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
10
Take the exit
461 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 2
Toward Hawthorne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Cross Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Cross Street
12
Turn right onto NY 141
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Broadway
13
Turn slight right
58 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hawthorne, NY
Late night in Hawthorne on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
12 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
24m 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 Hawthorne, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Saw Mill River Road, Tuckahoe Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $2.55 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 15.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 3.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Hawthorne, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sprain Brook Parkway North 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.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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