Princeton, New Jersey to Yonkers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.6 miles 91.1 km · straight line
73.6 miles estimated 118.4 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Princeton, New Jersey from Yonkers?

The distance from Princeton, New Jersey to Yonkers is 56.6 miles (91.1 km) as the crow flies. Yonkers is located NE of Princeton, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.6 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey and Yonkers in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Princeton, New Jersey 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 Princeton, New Jersey to Yonkers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Princeton, New Jersey & Yonkers

Quick Facts

Princeton, New Jersey
40.35°N, 74.66°W
America/New_York
62m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 439.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients