Origin
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to Verplanck, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
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Verplanck, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Verplanck, NY covers 29.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Road, Saw Mill River Parkway, Albany Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Saw Mill River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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 left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 9A / North Central Avenue
Turn left onto NY 9A / North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Turn left onto NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Verplanck, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.
Buchanan
26 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Road | 14.5 mi | 22m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Albany Post Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Kings Ferry Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Saw Mill River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Road
— 14.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Verplanck, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward SMP: Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NY 119
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
New Saw Mill River Road
11
Continue on NY 9A
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NY 9A: Montrose, Buchanan
13
Turn left onto NY 9A
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Old Trolley Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Trolley Road
15
Turn straight onto Trolley Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Trolley Road
16
Continue on Kings Ferry Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Ferry Road
17
Continue on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
6th Street
18
Turn right onto Broadway
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Verplanck, NY
Morning in Verplanck on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
50m 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 Verplanck, NY covers 29.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Road, Saw Mill River Parkway, Albany Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.92 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Yonkers, NY to Verplanck, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Buchanan along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall 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.
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