Yonkers to Riverside is 80.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within New York State, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on the Long Island Expressway, making it a good option if you're looking for an efficient journey. With a recommended single day for completion, this route is ideal for a quick transition without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the 80.8 miles on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.4 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience for much of the trip, characterized by highway speeds and limited diversions. The route transitions to East Moriches-Riverhead Road and Captain Daniel Roe Highway, offering a slight shift in character as you near your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 53.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and East Moriches-Riverhead Road. 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.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 80.8 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Yonkers Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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9.7 mi into trip|~18m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
17.1 mi into trip|~28m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
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17.3 mi into trip|~28m in
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
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
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 70
Toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Riverside, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Long Island
9.7 mi in|~18m|via I 695
Eastern Long Island
17.1 mi in|~28m
Cr 111: Manorville
70.9 mi in|~1h 41m
Eastport
70.9 mi in|~1h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
53.4 mi
1h 12m
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
4.3 mi
5m
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
3.6 mi
5m
Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
New England Thruway
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 53.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Riverside, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY 9A
181 ft·11 sec·South Broadway
2
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·48 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Yonkers Avenue
3.2 mi·5 min·Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi·39 sec·Mount Vernon Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
221 ft·11 sec·West Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto West 1st Street
84 ft·3 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·26 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
218 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·30 sec·Steenwick Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway
0.3 mi·32 sec·New England Thruway
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95 South
16
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi·2 min·New England Thruway
17
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
23
Merge onto I 495
53 mi·1 hr 12 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 70Toward CR 111: Manorville, EastportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto CR 111
3.6 mi·5 min·Captain Daniel Roe Highway
Use the right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward CR 51: East Moriches-Riverhead Road
27
Turn straight onto CR 51
4.3 mi·5 min·East Moriches-Riverhead Road
28
Turn right
0.8 mi·5 min
29
Turn right
0.6 mi·3 min
30
Turn left
112 ft·8 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic on the Long Island Expressway. While there are no specific stops noted, it's always wise to take short breaks during longer stretches, especially the 53.4-mile segment on the expressway. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $13, and plan for refueling before you depart or at a convenient point along the main highways.
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 40.4 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.4 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 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, 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 80.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 53.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Yonkers, NY
· 1h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 61.3
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 11.1
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 16.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.07
$3.23
EV Truck/SUV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Night
in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Riverside, NY
Night
in Riverside on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Riverside, NY covers 80.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, East Moriches-Riverhead Road, Captain Daniel Roe Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 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 $13.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 80.8 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.
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.
Between Yonkers, NY and Riverside, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Eastern Long Island, Cr 111: Manorville and Eastport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
