Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Katonah, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Katonah, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Katonah, NY covers 28.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, Bedford Road, Yonkers Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and Bedford Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.1 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Bedford Road. You will hit about 8 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 28.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Yonkers Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Harris Road, Katonah
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 42
Toward Harris Road, Katonah
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 26.1 mi | 37m |
| Bedford Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harris Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 26.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Katonah, 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 right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
26 mi
·
37 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 42
Toward Harris Road, Katonah
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Turn left onto NY 117
258 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harris Road
9
Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Road
10
Arrive at destination
Bedford Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Katonah, NY
Late night in Katonah on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
14 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
43m 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 Katonah, NY covers 28.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, Bedford Road, Yonkers Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.74 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 28.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Yonkers, NY to Katonah, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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