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Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to Owego, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

200.6 mi

323 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

41 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m

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

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Mount Vernon, NY

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Owego, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Owego, NY covers 200.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Mountain Parkway, NY 17, I 86 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100.3 miles from Mount Vernon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 200.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 200.6 miles, with most of the trip on Long Mountain Parkway and NY 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gramatan Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 200.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These 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

6
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Central Park Avenue

Turn right onto Central Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 87 / New York State Thruway

Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
21.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

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 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
6
36.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Mount Vernon, NY and Owego, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain and New York State Thruway.

Palisades Parkway North

21.2 mi in | ~31m

Bear Mountain

21.2 mi in | ~31m

New York State Thruway

36.8 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 15m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
I 86 21 mi 25m
New York State Thruway 17.9 mi 24m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 14.9 mi 17m
Central Park Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Yonkers Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Mount Vernon Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

221 ft · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
5

Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
6

Continue on Yonkers Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Yonkers Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Central Park Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
9

Merge onto I 87

18 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
13

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
14

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

21 mi · 25 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 64 Toward NY 96: Owego
18

Turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
19

Turn right onto NY 434

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Southside Drive
20

Turn right onto NY 96

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road
21

Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road

81 ft · 3 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road
22

Turn slight left onto NY 17C; NY 96

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Court Street
23

Turn right onto NY 96

139 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

NY 96

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.3 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 miles.

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 44 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.3 miles or 2h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owego, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY

This is one driving day of about 200.6 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Mount Vernon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.3 mi from Mount Vernon, NY · 2h 9m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

100 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.3 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

Arriving in Owego, NY

The final approach into Owego, 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 Owego, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.02 one way

$66.04 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $35.71 $71.41
premium $4.92 $38.88 $77.76
diesel $5.61 $44.29 $88.58

Estimated Tolls: $0.89

New York State Thruway (17.9 mi) $0.89

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

41 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

HondoGO Charging Station

Garnerville, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ViaLynk Charging Station

Goshen, New York

ViaLynk

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Middletown, New York

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Vestal, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVolve NY Charging Station

Stony Point, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Monticello, New York

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVolve NY Charging Station

Owego, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Middletown, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 15 Other: 12 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 3 ViaLynk: 2 Blink: 2 Electrify America: 1 EVgo: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.2 0 $21.06 $9.63
Efficient EV 50.2 0 $17.55 $8.02
EV Truck/SUV 80.2 1 $28.08 $12.84

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mount Vernon, NY

Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Thursday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Owego, NY

Afternoon in Owego on Thursday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

100 mi in

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

5 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

4h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Owego, NY covers 200.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, NY 17, I 86. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.3 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 $33.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 200.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Central Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Vernon, NY and Owego, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain and New York State Thruway.

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