Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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North Patchogue, NY
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This 60.9-mile drive from Yonkers, NY, to North Patchogue, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Long Island Expressway, with initial stretches on Yonkers Avenue and the Clearview Expressway. With a modest fuel cost of around $10, this route offers a straightforward journey within New York. Its highway-focused profile makes it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B, rather than a leisurely scenic tour. Given the relatively short duration, no overnight stays are necessary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 60.9-mile trip, with 73% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.8 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly. While primarily on highways, the initial segments on Yonkers Avenue and the Clearview Expressway might offer a slight change in pace before merging onto the main expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Yonkers Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Yonkers Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and North Patchogue, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Cr 19: Holbrook and Patchogue.
Long Island
Eastern Long Island
Cr 19: Holbrook
Patchogue
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 37.8 mi | 51m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Patchogue-Holbrook Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Woodside Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and North Patchogue, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Turn right onto South 11th Avenue
Continue on Mundy Lane
Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
Continue on Dyre Avenue
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Express Drive South
Turn right onto CR 19
Turn slight left onto CR 99
Turn right onto Old Medford Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto NY 112
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 30-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Leaving outside of peak rush hour will make your journey smoother. While the drive is short, consider a brief stop about halfway through if needed, especially since there are no designated stops in the data. The fuel cost is estimated at $10, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before heading out. A practical tip for this route: be aware of the Long Island Expressway's potential for heavy traffic, particularly during weekday afternoons and evenings.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 13 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Patchogue, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 60.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Yonkers, NY · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North Patchogue, 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
$10.02 one way
$20.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.66
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 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 | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
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
Morning in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in North Patchogue on Friday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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