Origin
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Hector, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
250.7 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m
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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Hector, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Hector, NY covers 250.7 miles and takes about 5h 27m 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, NY 17, US 11 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 $41.27 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.4 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 250.7 miles, with most of the trip on Long Mountain Parkway and NY 17. 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 31 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 NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 250.7 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: 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; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
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~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
177.3 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
6
193 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
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 Hector, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway, Albany and Lisle.
Palisades Parkway North
20 mi in
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~28m
Bear Mountain
20 mi in
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~28m
New York State Thruway
35.5 mi in
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~47m
Albany
177.3 mi in
|
~3h 43m
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via I 81
Lisle
193 mi in
|
~4h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| US 11 | 30.6 mi | 40m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| I 81 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 79 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Mecklenburg Road | 8.5 mi | 12m |
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 Hector, 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
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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 right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
18
Turn right onto NY 26
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 26
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 11; NY 26
20
Continue on US 11; NY 79
31 mi
·
39 min
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US 11; NY 79
21
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Seneca Way
22
Continue on NY 79
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Seneca Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto NY 79
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Street
24
Continue on NY 79
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hector Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on NY 79
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Mecklenburg Road
26
Continue on NY 79
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 79
27
Continue on NY 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
29
Continue on CR 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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County Road 5
30
Turn right onto NY 414
4.7 mi
·
8 min
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State Route 414
31
Arrive at destination
NY 414
Trip Plan
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 125.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 2h 40m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hector, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 250.7 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 125.4 mi from Yonkers, NY · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.4 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 Hector, NY
The final approach into Hector, 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 Hector, 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
$41.27 one way
$82.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $44.62 | $89.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.35 | $110.70 |
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
$41
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.32 | $12.03 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.94 | $10.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
Hector, NY
Morning in Hector on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
125 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
13 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
5h 27m 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 Hector, NY covers 250.7 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, NY 17, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.4 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 $41.27 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 20 significant decision points across 250.7 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: 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; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Yonkers, NY and Hector, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway, Albany and Lisle.
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