The 6 Best Day Trips from Yonkers
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 6 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Yonkers
- 1
New York City, United States
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km south of YonkersKnown for Stonewall Inn.
- 2
Queens, United States
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south of YonkersKnown for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.
- 3
Staten Island, United States
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km south-west of Yonkers - 4
Jersey City, United States
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-west of Yonkers - 5
Paterson, United States
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km west of Yonkers - 6
North Stamford, United States
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km north-east of Yonkers
A sample day: Yonkers to New York City
- 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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