Origin
Wantagh, NY
Afternoon in Wantagh on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wantagh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wantagh, NY
Mel Audelo
Mount Vernon, NY
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Trip Overview
This 32-mile drive from Wantagh, NY, to Mount Vernon, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused experience, approximately 65% of this route utilizes major roadways, making it efficient for covering ground. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The drive is primarily contained within New York, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Its short distance and direct nature make it an ideal choice for a quick transit or a segment of a larger trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 65% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 9 miles on the Southern State Parkway, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. While the core of the drive is highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Clearview Expressway and Jerusalem Avenue suggests transitions between more direct parkway travel and potentially busier arterial roads as you approach your destination. This mix ensures a dynamic, though largely efficient, driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 26 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
9
29.7 mi into trip
|
~45m 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 Wantagh, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Hutchinson Parkway North and Hutchinson River Parkway North - among others.
So West: New York
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
Cross Island Parkway North
12.7 mi in
|
~18m
Hempstead Avenue West
14.5 mi in
|
~21m
Grandstand
14.6 mi in
|
~22m
Hutchinson Parkway North
27.3 mi in
|
~41m
Hutchinson River Parkway North
27.4 mi in
|
~41m
Saint Paul's Church
29.7 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Jerusalem Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Fulton Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantagh, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on Wantagh Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wantagh Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 105
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SO West: New York
4
Merge onto SO
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
7
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
10
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
12
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
13
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
15
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
16
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
18
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
21
Continue on I 95
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
22
Take the exit
430 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Merge onto HR
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor
26
Keep slight left at fork
264 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
Use the left / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boston Post Road
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pelham Parkway
29
Continue on South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fulton Avenue
30
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 1st Street
31
Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
32
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
East Prospect Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Wantagh, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Wantagh, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Vernon, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Hillside, NY
16 mi in
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
9 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
50m 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 Wantagh, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 32 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Jerusalem Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Wantagh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 short but busy drive. With 26 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wantagh, NY and Mount Vernon, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Hutchinson Parkway North and Hutchinson River Parkway North - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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