Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Holbrook, NY covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Avenue, Dyre Avenue, Steenwick Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.53 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
26.2 miles from Mount Vernon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 52.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Holbrook, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Mount Vernon, NY to Holbrook, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dyre Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Steenwick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New England Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bruckner Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Holbrook, NY.
Start on East Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
Continue on Dyre Avenue
Continue on Steenwick Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
Turn slight left onto Express Drive South
Turn right onto Patchogue-Holbrook Road
Turn slight left onto Union Avenue
Turn right onto Avenue A
Continue on Avenue A
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 52.4 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.2 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holbrook, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 52.4 miles and 1h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Mount Vernon, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 52.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| premium | $4.88 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$9
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Holbrook on Sunday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
26 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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