How far is East Patchogue, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?

The driving distance from East Patchogue, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.39 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.09 mi
72.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.39 mi
Kilometers
97.19 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in East Patchogue
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Patchogue
2026-10-15T12:32
Arrive Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Patchogue
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Syosset
NY

Census designated place in New York State

From East Patchogue
28.5 mi
00h 42m
To Mount Vernon
31.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Patchogue Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
This Afternoon
Using Holtsville as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Patchogue and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Medford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North

    160 m · 13 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    784 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Blue Point

    875 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunrise Service Road North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Service Road North

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    2875 ft · 1 min · Express Drive North

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West

    933 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    30 mi · 40 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Pelham Manor

    900 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church

    80 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    901 ft · 30 sec · Boston Post Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pelham Parkway

    1474 ft · 36 sec · Pelham Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on South Fulton Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Fulton Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2337 ft · 55 sec · East 1st Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
30 mi · 50%
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.71 mi · 13%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
Hutchinson River Parkway
1.94 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

30 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syosset
00h 42m from East Patchogue
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Patchogue 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 East Patchogue to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from East Patchogue and 31.9 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Patchogue and Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Syosset

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 Syosset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

36 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Patchogue and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 45.09 mi (72.56 km).

East Patchogue

#1 East Patchogue

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population22,469
Coordinates40.7670400, -72.9962200
Altitude7
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: (-72.996179, 40.767047)
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.95
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.47 $18.95
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $5.38 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.51 $13.86 $27.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Patchogue and Mount Vernon. The current time is 12:32:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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