Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Mechanicstown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Mechanicstown, NY covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, New York State Thruway, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 61.4 miles, with most of the trip on Long Mountain Parkway and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on Long Mountain Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and New York State Thruway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward CR 67: Middletown, Crystal Run
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Crystal Run Crossing
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Mechanicstown, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain and New York State Thruway.
Palisades Parkway North
Bear Mountain
New York State Thruway
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crystal Run Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Mechanicstown, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
Turn right onto NY 9A
Turn left onto NY 9A
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Turn right onto Crystal Run Crossing
Turn right onto Crystal Run Road
Continue on CR 67
Turn left onto Schutt Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Yonkers, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mechanicstown, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.11 one way
$20.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Mechanicstown on Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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