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Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to Huntington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mount Vernon, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Huntington, NY

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Trip Overview

This 33-mile drive from Mount Vernon, NY, to Huntington, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 56 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating primarily through local streets and expressways, with a relatively low 17% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. This route offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region, connecting two New York locations without requiring an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northern Boulevard 18.6 mi 31m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Clearview Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
New England Thruway 1.8 mi 2m
Lawrence Hill Road 1.7 mi 3m
North 5th Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Bruckner Expressway 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Northern Boulevard — 18.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Huntington, NY.

1

Start on East Prospect Avenue

315 ft · 17 sec · East Prospect Avenue
2

Turn left onto North 5th Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · North 5th Avenue
3

Continue on Dyre Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dyre Avenue
4

Continue on Steenwick Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Steenwick Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · New England Thruway
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95 South
7

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
8

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on Clearview Expressway

457 ft · 17 sec · Clearview Expressway
14

Turn left onto NY 25A

19 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto NY 108

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Hill Road
17

Continue on NY 25A

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
18

Turn right onto NY 110

0.2 mi · 34 sec · New York Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

NY 110

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hillside, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillside, NY

17 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

Lloyd Harbor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | New England Thruway

At end of road, turn right onto New England Thruway

Navigation decision point

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South
9
5.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
7
11.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
6
12 mi into trip | ~20m in | NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.43 one way

$10.86 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.87 $11.75
premium $4.92 $6.40 $12.79
diesel $5.61 $7.29 $14.57

Estimated Tolls: $6.66

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (1.5 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$7

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Mount Vernon, NY

Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, NY

Afternoon in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 7 mph 28% chance Live forecast

42°F

Hillside, NY

17 mi in

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

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" with a majority of your time spent on surface streets and expressways rather than high-speed interstates. Only 17% of this 33-mile route is on highways, meaning you'll encounter more traffic signals and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 18.6 miles on Northern Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. This drive's character is defined by its frequent turns and varied road types, requiring your attention throughout the approximately 56-minute journey.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Northern Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near New England Thruway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (New England Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Huntington, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Long Island along the way.

Long Island

5.5 mi in | ~11m | via I 695

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Vernon, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1892

Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County in New York.

Top landmarks

  • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site — national Historic Site of the United States
  • Trinity Episcopal Church Complex — church building in Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Arriving in Huntington, NY

Full guide →

Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Northern Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.66 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huntington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (New England Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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