Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yonkers, NY to West Point, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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West Point, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Yonkers, NY to West Point, NY covers 42.7 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 US 9W, New York State Thruway, NY 303 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on US 9W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Yonkers, NY to West Point, NY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 9W is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key pointsThese 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.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9W | 16.5 mi | 21m |
| New York State Thruway | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| NY 303 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thayer Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Tuckahoe Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9W
— 16.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and West Point, 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
15 mi
·
20 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Palisades Center Drive
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palisades Center Drive
12
Turn left onto NY 303
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 9W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 9W
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 9W
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 9W
16
Continue on US 9W
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 9W
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
18
Turn straight onto NY 218
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
20
Continue on West Point Highway
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Point Highway
21
Continue on Thayer Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Thayer Road
22
Continue on Cullum Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cullum Road
23
Arrive at destination
Cullum Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Yonkers, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Point, NY
The final approach into West Point, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
New York State Thruway
(14.8 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
West Point, NY
Evening in West Point on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
New City, NY
21 mi in
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
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 West Point, NY covers 42.7 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 US 9W, New York State Thruway, NY 303. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $7.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 12 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.
The route from Yonkers, NY to West Point, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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