Jersey City to Yonkers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Yonkers?

The distance from Jersey City to Yonkers is 16.5 miles (26.6 km) as the crow flies. Yonkers is located NNE of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 21.5 miles, taking about 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Yonkers in New York.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City 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.