Detroit to Yonkers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482 miles 775.7 km · straight line
625 miles actual route 1005.8 km · driving distance
11h 44min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Yonkers?

The distance from Detroit to Yonkers is 482 miles (775.7 km) as the crow flies. Yonkers is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625 miles, taking about 11h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Yonkers in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Detroit and Yonkers. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Yonkers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 44min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 5min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~11h 9min $75–$219* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM