Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Morning in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to Ossining, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, NY
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Ossining, NY
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Trip Overview
This 21.6-mile drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Ossining, NY is a quick trip, estimated to take around 34 minutes. With 74% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward journey primarily utilizing the Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A before transitioning to the Taconic State Parkway. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is a modest $4, making it an economical option. As a single-day trip, it offers a convenient way to travel between these two Northeast locations without the need for an overnight stay. The overall feel is a focused highway drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 21.6-mile route, with 74% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.6 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the route incorporates NY 9A and the Taconic State Parkway, providing a mix that leans heavily towards efficient travel. This isn't a winding, scenic byway but rather a direct path designed for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gramatan Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gramatan Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bronx River Parkway
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| NY 9A | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Pleasantville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Upper Croton Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Croton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Ossining, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Oak Street
6
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
12
Turn left onto Chappaqua Road
471 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chappaqua Road
13
Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasantville Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 133
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Croton Avenue
15
Continue on NY 133
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Croton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
NY 133
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.11 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ossining, NY
Morning in Ossining on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
34m 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 Mount Vernon, NY to Ossining, NY covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, NY 9A, Taconic State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Mount Vernon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mount Vernon, NY to Ossining, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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