Yonkers, NY to Theresa, NY is 327.2 miles and takes about 6h 44m via New York State Thruway and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of local road navigation, making it more of a turn-heavy experience than a straight shot. Given the duration and the nature of the route, it's definitely achievable as a single-day journey if you get an early start. Plan for a drive that requires your attention but offers a change of pace from typical interstate travel.
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
163.6 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m 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 6h 44m. Total distance: 327.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a blend of highway cruising and more involved local driving, with about 20% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 206.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a period of consistent travel. Following that, the drive transitions to State Highway 12 and Bea Luck Road, which are characterized as turn-heavy local roads. This means you should anticipate more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to your destination, requiring active navigation throughout the latter half of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 206.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 327.2 miles you will encounter 21 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Nepperhan Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
29.2 mi into trip|~40m in|I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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209.8 mi into trip|~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
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 29A
Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Theresa, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Dolgeville along the way.
Dolgeville
209.8 mi in|~4h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
206.5 mi
4h 2m
State Highway 12
24.3 mi
31m
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi
23m
State Route 37
15.9 mi
18m
State Highway 28
11.7 mi
17m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
West Monroe Street
9.7 mi
15m
Van Allen Road
8.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 206.5 mi, about 4h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Theresa, 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 left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi·56 sec·Nepperhan Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.1 mi·19 sec·Ashburton Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 9A
1.4 mi·2 min·Saw Mill River Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Tuckahoe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 87 North
8
Merge onto I 87
26 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 29AToward NY 169: Little Falls, DolgevilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·54 sec·this road
13
Continue on NY 169
1.9 mi·2 min·NY 169
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
0.7 mi·1 min·NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
15
Turn right onto NY 167
0.3 mi·36 sec·South Ann Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 169
9.7 mi·15 min·West Monroe Street
17
Continue on NY 28
3.2 mi·4 min·State Highway 28
18
Continue on NY 28
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on NY 28
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 28
20
Continue on NY 28
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
21
Continue on NY 8; NY 28
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 8
22
Turn right onto NY 28
6.0 mi·8 min·State Highway 28
23
Turn right onto NY 12
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 12
24
Continue on NY 12; NY 28
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
25
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
26
Continue on NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
27
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Utica Boulevard
28
Continue on NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi·1 min·South State Street
29
Turn left onto NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Dayan Street
30
Continue on NY 12
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 12
31
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi·22 sec·County Road 14
32
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·38 sec·High Street
33
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·41 sec·Main Street
34
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
35
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi·9 min·Van Allen Road
36
Continue on NY 12
2.4 mi·2 min·Gifford Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto NY 12
1.8 mi·4 min·State Street
38
Turn right onto US 11; NY 12
1.4 mi·1 min·Mill Street
39
Enter roundabout onto US 11
122 ft·1 sec·US 11
40
Continue on US 11
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 11
41
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 37
16 mi·18 min·State Route 37
42
Turn right onto NY 26
1.1 mi·1 min·La Fargeville Road
43
Continue on NY 26
0.6 mi·55 sec·Main Street
44
Turn left onto NY 26
42 ft·0 sec·Commercial Street
45
Arrive at destination
NY 26
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 44m drive, consider departing from Yonkers early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially since it's a single-day trip. While the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway allows for steady progress, the later sections on local roads will require your focus. With only one recommended stop, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, perhaps before transitioning off the Thruway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways, and budget around $54 for fuel. The 327.2-mile distance is manageable in one day, but being prepared for the turn-heavy nature of the final leg is key.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.5 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 72 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.6 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Theresa, 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 327.2 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 206.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.6 mi from Yonkers, NY
· 3h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 163.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.5 miles.
Arriving in Theresa, NY
The final approach into Theresa, 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 Theresa, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 237
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.86 one way
$107.72 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$58.24
$116.48
premium
$4.92
$63.42
$126.84
diesel
$5.61
$72.24
$144.48
Estimated Tolls: $10.33
New York State Thruway
(206.5 mi)$10.33
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
$54
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.2
1
$34.36
$15.71
Efficient EV
81.8
0
$28.63
$13.09
EV Truck/SUV
130.9
1
$45.81
$20.94
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Yonkers, NY
Late night
in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Theresa, NY
Late night
in Theresa on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
21 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
6h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Theresa, NY covers 327.2 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, Bea Luck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.6 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 $53.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 327.2 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Theresa, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Dolgeville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fort Stanwix National Monument. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
