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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

85.7 mi

138 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Yonkers, NY

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the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson

Monticello, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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 $14.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.8 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Yonkers, NY

Full guide →

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.

Arriving in Monticello, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 85.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 85.7 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.
Nepperhan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nepperhan Avenue
Ashburton Avenue
Saw Mill River Road
Tuckahoe Road
I 87 North
New York State Thruway
Palisades Parkway North
Palisades Interstate Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Nepperhan Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Monticello, NY.

1

Start on South Broadway

180 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
3

Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
4

Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
5

Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
6

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road
7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 87 North
8

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

17 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

0.7 mi · 1 min · Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
10

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
11

Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

374 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Circle
13

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

47 mi · 57 min · Long Mountain Parkway
14

Take the exit slight right toward CR 173: East Broadway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · CR 173: East Broadway
15

Continue on Resorts World Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Resorts World Drive
16

Turn left onto Towner Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Towner Road
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway

39 ft · 2 sec · East Broadway
18

Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Broadway
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 42.8 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 55m into the drive.

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 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.8 miles or 55m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 85.7 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.8 mi from Yonkers, NY · 55m into the drive

Downtown Mount Ivy, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Ivy, NY

43 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

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Ivy, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monticello, NY

The final approach into Monticello, 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

$14.11 one way

$28.21 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.25 $30.51
premium $4.92 $16.61 $33.22
diesel $5.61 $18.92 $37.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.11
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.50 $3.43
EV Truck/SUV 34.3 0 $12.00 $5.48

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Late night in Yonkers on Saturday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monticello, NY

Late night in Monticello on Saturday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

5 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 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 Monticello, NY covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nepperhan Avenue, Ashburton Avenue, Saw Mill River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.8 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 $14.11 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.

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Yonkers, NY to Monticello, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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