Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Afternoon in Greenburgh on Monday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Mount Vernon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 14.4 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 119 East, West Main Street, North Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.2 miles from Greenburgh, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 119 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 119 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frontage Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sprain Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
NY 119 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
2
Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 119 East: Elmsford
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
325 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Frontage Street
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Street
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 287 East
7
Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sprain Parkway South, New York City
9
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
10
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
12
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
13
Take the exit slight right toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
335 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Fleetwood Avenue
15
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gramatan Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
18
Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.2 miles from Greenburgh, NY, or about 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.4 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenburgh, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenburgh, NY
This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenburgh, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Greenburgh, NY · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Greenburgh, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, NY
The final approach into Mount Vernon, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Vernon, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.69 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Vernon, NY
Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Monday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 14.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 119 East, West Main Street, North Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Greenburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenburgh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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