Trip from Yonkers, NY to Queens, NY

Drive Time

40m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Yonkers, NY

Malcolm Garret

Queens, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Yonkers to Queens is a straightforward 24.2-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Henry Hudson Parkway and the Mosholu Parkway to reach your destination within the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be sufficient for this transit. Given the quick duration, this drive offers a practical way to connect these two New York locations without a heavy time commitment.

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

11 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You won't encounter long stretches of highway, as the longest uninterrupted segment on the Henry Hudson Parkway North is effectively zero miles. With a zero percent highway share, the route demands your full attention as you navigate through local parkway infrastructure. The character of the road is consistent, favoring technical turns over open stretches. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and parkway curves.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Van Wyck Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 22 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward Mosholu Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 24 Toward Mosholu Parkway

7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washing...

9.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

19.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...

19.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Yonkers, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.

Henry Hudson Parkway North

2.3 mi in | ~4m

Bronx River Parkway South

5 mi in | ~9m

Sound View Park

5 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Van Wyck Expressway	4.3 mi	6m
Bronx River Parkway	2.8 mi	4m
South Broadway	2.3 mi	4m
Whitestone Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
Liberty Avenue	1.5 mi	4m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	1.3 mi	2m
Cross Bronx Expressway	1.2 mi	1m
Mosholu Parkway	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Van Wyck Expressway — 4.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Queens, NY.

Start on US 9; NY 9A

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Yonkers Use the left lane.

Merge onto HH

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 24 Toward Mosholu Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MP

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Gun Hill Road

Take the ramp

429 ft · 10 sec

Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

Continue on this road

385 ft · 9 sec · this road

Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

Merge onto BR

2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 47 sec

Exit 4 Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

457 ft · 15 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto 104th Street

205 ft · 9 sec · 104th Street

Arrive at destination

104th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 44-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for formal stops, as the entire 24.2-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these parkways means you should stay alert to changing road conditions throughout the drive. To make the most of your travel, check local traffic reports before leaving Yonkers, as the route's reliance on parkways can lead to congestion. Use that $4 fuel budget as a baseline, but remember that local driving patterns can impact your actual consumption.

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 11 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 miles.

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 22 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 22 miles and 40m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Van Wyck Expressway for about 4.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11 mi from Yonkers, NY · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

11 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Queens, NY

14.7 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Richmond Hill, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Queens, NY

The final approach into Queens, 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 Queens, 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

$3.58 one way

$7.16 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$3.88	$7.76
premium	$4.88	$4.23	$8.46
diesel	$5.64	$4.89	$9.78

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone 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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.6	$2.31	$1.06
Efficient EV	5.5	$1.92	$0.88
EV Truck/SUV	8.8	$3.08	$1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queens, NY

Evening in Queens on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 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

40m 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 Queens, NY covers 22 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, South Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.58 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.

Between Yonkers, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway North, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.

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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Queens, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Queens, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Yonkers, NY

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Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

40m on the road

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