Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to New Dorp, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
31.4 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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New Dorp, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to New Dorp, NY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Hudson Parkway, Gowanus Expressway, Hylan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Yonkers, NY to New Dorp, NY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Hudson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South,...
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Fingerboard Road
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 New Dorp, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Brooklyn and Narrows Road West.
Manhattan
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
Brooklyn
17.4 mi in
|
~33m
Narrows Road West
27.2 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| West Street | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| South Broadway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and New Dorp, 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
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
7
Continue on NY 9A
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on I 278
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
11
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
16
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fingerboard Road
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
18
Turn right onto New Dorp Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
New Dorp Lane
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto New Dorp Plaza
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Dorp Plaza
20
Arrive at destination
New Dorp Plaza
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Yonkers, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Dorp, NY
The final approach into New Dorp, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New Dorp, NY
Evening in New Dorp on Thursday
Local time
6:12 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
12 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 2m 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 New Dorp, NY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Hudson Parkway, Gowanus Expressway, Hylan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $5.17 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 31.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 2.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Yonkers, NY and New Dorp, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Brooklyn and Narrows Road West.
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