Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Nyack, NY
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The drive from Yonkers, NY to Nyack, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Road, Nepperhan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
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 17.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 9W: Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto US 9W / North Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ashburton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Highland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Nyack, 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
Continue on High Avenue
Turn right onto US 9W
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Nyack on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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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