Gas Prices in Yonkers, NY Today
Yonkers drivers are paying around $3.70–$3.90 per gallon for regular unleaded in late March 2026, running close to the New York State average of around $3.80 but generally cheaper than Manhattan and the Bronx. As the largest city in Westchester County and the first significant urban center north of New York City on the Saw Mill Parkway and I-87, Yonkers occupies a real pricing sweet spot: close enough to the city to be convenient, far enough from the Manhattan premium to maintain competitive pricing.
Why Yonkers Is Cheaper Than the Boroughs
New York City imposes its own local motor fuel tax on top of the state levy — the combined city, state, and federal burden in the five boroughs pushes pump prices significantly above statewide averages. Yonkers sits just across the Bronx border in Westchester County, where that NYC-specific surcharge doesn't apply. State taxes still apply — New York's combined state and local fuel tax burden is among the highest in the country at roughly 46 cents per gallon — but the absence of the NYC city tax alone saves Yonkers drivers several cents per gallon compared to filling up a few miles south.
The competitive density on Central Avenue (US-9) running through Yonkers is also significant. This is one of the highest-traffic commercial corridors in Westchester County, with multiple branded chains and independents within close proximity. High-volume corridors maintain tighter margins, and that translates to better prices for local drivers.
Where to Find the Cheapest Gas in Yonkers
Central Avenue and the McLean Avenue corridor near the Bronx border tend to have the highest station concentration and the most competitive pricing. The elevated east side near the Bronx River Parkway has fewer options and less price pressure.
Search by ZIP code for current prices:
- 10701 — Southwest Yonkers, McLean Ave area near the Bronx border, competitive pricing
- 10703 — Central Yonkers, dense residential, moderate pricing
- 10704 — East Yonkers near Bronx River Parkway, fewer stations, check before committing
- 10705 — South-central Yonkers, Getty Square area, mixed options
- 10710 — North Yonkers near Central Ave commercial strip, one of the best-priced areas
New Jersey Cross-River Arbitrage
Yonkers residents with flexibility should know that New Jersey gas prices are running significantly lower — around $3.50 per gallon versus $3.80 in Westchester. New Jersey's lower gas tax and full-service law (which keeps operating costs transparent) make the Garden State one of the best-value gas markets in the Northeast. For Yonkers residents who cross into NJ for other errands, filling up on the Jersey side — particularly along the Route 3 or Route 17 corridors — can save $4–6 on a 15-gallon fill.
The Costco in Port Chester
Port Chester's Costco, about 12 miles north of Yonkers on I-95, is the most accessible warehouse-club gas option for Westchester County residents. Members regularly save 25–35 cents per gallon versus Central Avenue street prices. If you're making a Costco run anyway, the fuel savings alone often justify the trip distance.
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nA tire pressure gauge is one of the cheapest ways to improve fuel economy — properly inflated tires save up to 3%. And a phone mount makes navigating to the cheapest station hands-free.
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