Origin
Sullivan, NY
Evening in Sullivan on Monday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sullivan, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
266.1 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
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6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sullivan, NY
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Mount Vernon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 266.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, East Genesee Street, Genesee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.32 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
133 miles from Sullivan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 266.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sullivan, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falls Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gorge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sweetland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farnham Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albany Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on Canaseraga Road
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Canaseraga Road
2
Turn right onto State Route 5
354 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on East Genesee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
4
Continue on Genesee Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
5
Turn left onto Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Falls Boulevard
6
Continue on Gorge Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gorge Road
7
Continue on Sweetland Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sweetland Street
8
Continue on Farnham Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Farnham Street
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
10
Turn left onto Forman Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Forman Street
11
Continue on Rippleton Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Rippleton Road
12
Continue on State Route 13
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 13
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinley Street
15
Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
16
Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 80
17
Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 80
18
Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
19
Turn left onto County Road 16
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 16
20
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 44
22
Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
23
Continue on North Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
24
Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rexford Street
25
Turn right onto State Highway 8
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 8
26
Continue on Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
27
Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 8
28
Continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oak Street
29
Continue on State Highway 10
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 10
30
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 17 East
31
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6: Bear Mountain
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
344 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
34
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
35
Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
37
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
38
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
39
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
40
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
41
Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross County Parkway East
42
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
43
Take the exit slight right toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
335 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
44
Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Fleetwood Avenue
45
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
46
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gramatan Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
47
Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
48
Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
49
Arrive at your destination
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 133 miles from Sullivan, NY, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, NY
This is one driving day of about 266.1 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sullivan, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133 mi from Sullivan, NY · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133 miles from Sullivan, 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
$43.32 one way
$86.64 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $46.94 | $93.89 |
| premium | $4.88 | $51.16 | $102.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.12 | $118.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.25 | $17.03 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
133 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
28 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 25m 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 Sullivan, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 266.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, East Genesee Street, Genesee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133 miles from Sullivan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.32 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 straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sullivan, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sullivan, NY to Mount Vernon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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