Origin
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Penn Yan, NY
Drive Time
5h 58m
Distance
282.5 mi
455 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
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6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Penn Yan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Penn Yan, NY covers 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nepperhan Avenue, Ashburton Avenue, Saw Mill River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.3 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 282.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nepperhan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Penn Yan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nepperhan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashburton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuckahoe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Nepperhan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Penn Yan, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
180 ft
·
11 sec
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South Broadway
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
4
Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ashburton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
6
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuckahoe Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 87 North
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
10
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
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Palisades Interstate Parkway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
14
Continue straight
34 mi
·
40 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 86: Corning
16
Take the exit slight right toward NY 14 North, CR 64: Watkins Glen
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 14 North, CR 64: Watkins Glen
17
Turn left onto County Road 64
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
County Road 64
18
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Westinghouse Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westinghouse Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Watkins Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Watkins Road
21
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Watkins Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Watkins Road
23
Continue on South Franklin Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Franklin Street
24
Continue on Lake Shore Drive
384 ft
·
5 sec
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Lake Shore Drive
25
Continue on North Madison Avenue
22 mi
·
29 min
·
North Madison Avenue
26
Turn left onto State Highway 54
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 54
27
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
28
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn right onto Elm Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
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Elm Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.3 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penn Yan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
This is one driving day of about 282.5 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.3 mi from Yonkers, NY · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Penn Yan, NY
The final approach into Penn Yan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Penn Yan, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.99 one way
$91.98 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $49.84 | $99.68 |
| premium | $4.88 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.76 | $125.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.66 | $13.56 |
| Efficient EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113 | 1 | $39.55 | $18.08 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Penn Yan, NY
Afternoon in Penn Yan on Monday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
141 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 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
5h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Penn Yan, NY covers 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nepperhan Avenue, Ashburton Avenue, Saw Mill River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.3 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 $45.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Penn Yan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yonkers, NY to Penn Yan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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