How far is Bedford, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?

The driving distance from Bedford, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.12 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.53 mi
36.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.53 mi
Kilometers
36.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.25 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Jun 7, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sun, Jun 7, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-06-07T10:43
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Jun 7, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Purchase
NY

Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York

From Bedford
14 mi
00h 20m
To Mount Vernon
14.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Mount Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Road

    1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminary Road

    1824 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pound Ridge Road

    1478 ft · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road

    812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Bedford Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 684 South

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross County Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1126 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2049 ft · 44 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gramatan Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue

    1696 ft · 47 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Mount Vernon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 South
11.7 mi · 42%
Hutchinson River Parkway
9.18 mi · 33%
South Bedford Road
1.74 mi · 6%
Cross County Parkway
1.67 mi · 6%
Old Post Road
1.01 mi · 4%
East Lincoln Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purchase
00h 20m from Bedford
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Bedford and 14.1 miles from Mount Vernon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Purchase

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Purchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Purchase
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Purchase
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Road (-73.643709, 41.204234)
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.44 $8.87
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $4.69 $4.65 $9.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Jun 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Mount Vernon. The current time is 10:43:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.