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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Williamsville, NY

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

Drive Time

7h 50m

Distance

371.2 mi

597 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
7h 41m ★
6 AM
7h 50m
8 AM
8h 9m
10 AM
7h 57m
12 PM
7h 55m
3 PM
7h 58m
5 PM
8h 8m
8 PM
7h 45m

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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village in Erie County, New York, United States

Williamsville, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yonkers, NY to Williamsville, NY covers 371.2 miles and takes about 7h 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 $61.10 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

185.6 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 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.

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 7h 50m. Total distance: 371.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 50m drive with frequent turns across 371.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yonkers, NY to Williamsville, 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 Williamsville, 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

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
14

Continue straight

34 mi · 40 min
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

37 mi · 43 min · I 81 North: Syracuse
17

Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

0.1 mi · 22 sec · NY 13: Cortland
18

Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
19

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
20

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
21

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
22

Turn left onto Clinton Street

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
23

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
25

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
26

Continue on East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
27

Turn left onto East Genesee Street

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
28

Turn right onto North Fulton Street

0.2 mi · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
29

Turn left onto Arterial West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
30

Continue on Chase Street

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
31

Continue on Auburn Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
32

Turn right

4.1 mi · 7 min
33

Continue straight

318 ft · 10 sec
34

Turn right onto State Route 414

0.3 mi · 29 sec · State Route 414
35

Continue on Ridge Road

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
36

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
37

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 90 West: Buffalo
38

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
39

Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I 290: Niagara Falls
40

Continue on Youngmann Expressway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Youngmann Expressway
41

Take the exit slight right toward NY 5 East: Main Street East

0.3 mi · 49 sec · NY 5 East: Main Street East
42

Turn straight onto Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
43

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 3h 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 82 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.6 miles or 3h 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 6h 34m

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

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 371.2 miles and 7h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Yonkers, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 185.6 mi from Yonkers, NY · 3h 55m into the drive

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

186 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.6 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Williamsville, NY

The final approach into Williamsville, 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 Williamsville, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.10 one way

$122.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.07 $132.14
premium $4.92 $71.95 $143.89
diesel $5.61 $81.96 $163.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.4 1 $38.98 $17.82
Efficient EV 92.8 1 $32.48 $14.85
EV Truck/SUV 148.5 1 $51.97 $23.76

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

43 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

3:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williamsville, NY

Late night in Williamsville on Saturday

Local time

3:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

3 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

7h 50m 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 Williamsville, NY covers 371.2 miles and takes about 7h 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 185.6 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 $61.10 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

The route from Yonkers, NY to Williamsville, 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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