Origin
Queens, NY
Evening in Queens on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Mount Vernon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Queens to Mount Vernon, you are looking at a quick 19.3-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. Your path will take you primarily along 107th Avenue, 106th Street, and Liberty Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about lengthy travel logistics.
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
9.5 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 19.3-mile trip is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you will not spend any time on major highways. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant navigation through local streets rather than a high-speed interstate grind. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on 107th Avenue, highlighting the stop-and-go nature of this route. You will need to stay alert at every intersection, as the road personality is defined by frequent turns rather than open cruising. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Wyck Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
111 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
247 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
111 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 107th Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 19.1 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: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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107th Avenue
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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Van Wyck Expressway East
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul'...
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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US 1 / Boston Post Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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Pelham Parkway
Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Queens, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Saint Paul's Church.
Bronx
1.8 mi in
|
~5m
Saint Paul's Church
16.7 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| South Fulton Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
266 ft
·
16 sec
·
107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
105th Street
4
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
5
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the none / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on HR
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor
13
Keep slight left at fork
264 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boston Post Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pelham Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fulton Avenue
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 1st Street
18
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Trip Plan
Since your entire trip takes about 44 minutes, you have the luxury of choosing your departure time to avoid the worst of local traffic. There are no planned stops on this route, allowing you to head straight from Queens to Mount Vernon without interruption. Given the nature of these local roads, keep your navigation app active to help manage the frequent turns on 106th Street and Liberty Avenue. Because the fuel cost is a minimal $3, you won't need to stress about budgeting for gas or finding service stations along the way. Use the simplicity of this short drive to enjoy the ease of travel between these two New York locations.
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 9.5 miles from Queens, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.7 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 19.1 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.5 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
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 Queens, 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 Queens, NY
This is one driving day of about 19.1 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Queens, 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.
The longest stretch is on Van Wyck Expressway for about 5.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from Queens, NY · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.5 miles from Queens, 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
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$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
$3
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 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
32m 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 Queens, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 19.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Wyck Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Whitestone Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Queens, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 19.1 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: at 0.1 miles (107th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Van Wyck Expressway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Queens, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Saint Paul's Church.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 111 ft elevation with about 247 ft of total climbing.
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