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The 6 Best Day Trips from Yonkers

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 6 good day trips from Yonkers, United States, led by New York City, Queens, Staten Island. The closest is Paterson, about 35 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Yonkers at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
New York City	26 km S	40 min	Half-day trip
Queens	28 km S	40 min	Half-day trip
Staten Island	46 km SW	55 min	Half-day trip
Jersey City	27 km SW	40 min	Half-day trip
Paterson	23 km W	35 min	Half-day trip
North Stamford	38 km NE	45 min	Half-day trip

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The best day trips from Yonkers

1
New York City, United States
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car26 km south of Yonkers1 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Stonewall Inn.
Also nearby: Upper West Side, Jamaica, East Flatbush, East New York, Borough Park, Sunset Park, Sheepshead Bay, East Harlem, Bushwick.
2
Queens, United States
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car28 km south of Yonkers1 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.
3
Staten Island, United States
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Yonkers1 hr 50 min round trip
4
Jersey City, United States
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car27 km south-west of Yonkers1 hr 20 min round trip
5
Paterson, United States
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car23 km west of Yonkers1 hr 10 min round trip
6
North Stamford, United States
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car38 km north-east of Yonkers1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Yonkers to New York City

A realistic pace for New York City, 26 km from Yonkers. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Yonkers
09:10Arrive in New York City (40 min drive)
09:25Stonewall Inn
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of New York City
15:10Head back to Yonkers
15:50Home in Yonkers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Yonkers?: The best day trips from Yonkers are New York City, Queens, Staten Island, Jersey City, Paterson. The closest is Paterson, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Yonkers?: Paterson is the closest, 23 km west of Yonkers, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Yonkers?: 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Yonkers: Paterson (35 min), New York City (40 min), Jersey City (40 min), Queens (40 min), North Stamford (45 min), Staten Island (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Yonkers for a day out?: New York City is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km south of Yonkers and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Yonkers?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Staten Island at 46 km, around 55 min by car.

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