Origin
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Huguenot, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Huguenot, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Yonkers, NY to Huguenot, NY is 41.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within New York, moving north from the bustling Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The journey is primarily highway-focused, so expect a straightforward path. You won't need an overnight stay, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| I 95 EXPR | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Huguenot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 16.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Huguenot, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY 9A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
3
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Riverside Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde, New England
7
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
8
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
20
Continue on I 278
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto NY 440
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto West Service Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Service Road
25
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arthur Kill Road
26
Continue on Veterans Road East
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Road East
27
Turn slight right onto Huguenot Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Huguenot Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Huguenot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Drive, Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 14
Toward George Washington Bridge, Riverside Driv...
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.57
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(18.3 mi)
$2.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$35
Total
$41
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Huguenot, NY
Afternoon in Huguenot on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
5 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
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Henry Hudson Parkway, and West Shore Expressway for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 16.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This means you'll have a good amount of sustained, faster-paced driving. The roads are generally well-maintained and designed for efficient travel, making for a predictable driving experience.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Huguenot, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New England, New Jersey, Njtp South: Newark, Exit 16W and Staten Island.
Manhattan
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
New England
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
New Jersey
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
Njtp South: Newark
12.3 mi in
|
~19m
Exit 16W
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Staten Island
31.5 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.57 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huguenot, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huguenot, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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