Buffalo, New York to Yonkers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.5 miles 465.9 km · straight line
361.9 miles estimated 582.4 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Yonkers?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Yonkers is 289.5 miles (465.9 km) as the crow flies. Yonkers is located ESE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.9 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Yonkers. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Yonkers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Yonkers

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Yonkers
40.93°N, 73.90°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients