Origin
Riverhead, NY
Morning in Riverhead on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverhead, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
74.7 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverhead, NY
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Mount Vernon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverhead, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Nugent Drive, Cross Island Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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
37.3 miles from Riverhead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 74.7 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Nugent Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.4 miles on Long Island Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Nugent Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 74.7 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 495 West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
9
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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'...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Riverhead, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Hutchinson Parkway North and Hutchinson River Parkway North.
Kennedy Airport
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Cross Island Parkway North
60.5 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Bronx
63.9 mi in
|
~1h 28m
New England
63.9 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Hutchinson Parkway North
70 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Hutchinson River Parkway North
70 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 55.4 mi | 1h 14m |
| Nugent Drive | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Fulton Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverhead, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
140 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 63
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 94
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Nugent Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 94
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edwards Avenue
5
Turn left
291 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
55 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
16
Continue on I 95
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
17
Take the exit
430 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto HR
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor
21
Keep slight left at fork
264 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boston Post Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pelham Parkway
24
Continue on South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fulton Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 1st Street
26
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
27
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
1 sec
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East Prospect Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Trip Plan
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 37.3 miles from Riverhead, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 74.7 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 51m 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 27m
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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, NY
This is one driving day of about 74.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverhead, 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 Long Island Expressway for about 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Riverhead, NY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Riverhead, 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
$12.30 one way
$24.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.30 | $26.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck 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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Mount Vernon on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
1h 47m 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 Riverhead, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Nugent Drive, Cross Island 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 37.3 miles from Riverhead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.30 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 21 significant decision points across 74.7 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Riverhead, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Hutchinson Parkway North and Hutchinson River Parkway North.
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