Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
319.7 mi
515 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
The drive from Yonkers, NY to Altona, NY covers 319.7 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nepperhan Avenue, Ashburton Avenue, Saw Mill River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
159.8 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 319.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nepperhan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashburton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuckahoe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 787 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 7 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Altona, NY.
Start on South Broadway
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
Turn left onto State Route 3
Turn right onto Military Turnpike
Turn right onto Devils Den Road
Turn right onto Miner Farm Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.8 miles or 3h 14m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altona, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 319.7 miles and 6h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.8 mi from Yonkers, NY · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 159.8 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Altona, 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 Altona, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$50.46 one way
$100.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $61.18 | $122.37 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $59.08 | $118.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.35 |
| Efficient EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.9 | 1 | $44.76 | $20.46 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Altona on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
160 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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