Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
Malcolm Garret
Point Lookout, NY
Scott Foltz
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.9 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nepperhan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yonkers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 11th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mundy Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane | 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 Point Lookout, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
180 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
3
Keep slight right to continue on Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
4
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto West 1st Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 1st Street
7
Turn right onto South 11th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 11th Avenue
8
Continue on Mundy Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mundy Lane
9
Continue on Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Seton Avenue - Mundy Lane
10
Turn left onto Kingsbridge Road West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsbridge Road West
11
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 5th Avenue
12
Continue on Dyre Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dyre Avenue
13
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Steenwick Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
New England Thruway
15
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 95 South
16
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
17
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
19
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
20
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
21
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
23
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
24
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
25
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
26
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
27
Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
279 ft
·
4 sec
·
Belt Parkway
29
Take the exit right toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
249 ft
·
12 sec
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Laurelton Parkway
31
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
32
Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
33
Continue on Sunrise Highway
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunrise Highway
34
Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
M South: Jones Beach
35
Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
36
Take the exit slight right toward L: Long Beach
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
L: Long Beach
37
Continue on Loop Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Loop Parkway
38
Keep slight left to continue on Point Lookout
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Point Lookout
39
Turn left onto Lido Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lido Boulevard
40
Turn left onto Garden City Avenue
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Garden City Avenue
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.9 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 30m 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 39.8 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Point Lookout, 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 39.8 miles and 1h 1m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Yonkers, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Point Lookout, NY
The final approach into Point Lookout, 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 Point Lookout, 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
$6.48 one way
$12.96 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| premium | $4.88 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$6
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Point Lookout, NY
Evening in Point Lookout on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
20 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
1 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
1h 1m 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 Point Lookout, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.48 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.
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yonkers, NY to Point Lookout, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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