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

The driving distance from Fallsburg, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.79 mi
01h 45m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.12 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallsburg
2026-10-15T16:25
Arrive Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallsburg
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
Kiryas Joel
NY

Town

From Fallsburg
46.6 mi
00h 52m
To Mount Vernon
44.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 40 sec · Old Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1776 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    41.8 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue

    102 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue

    1511 ft · 47 sec · Fleetwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue

    1768 ft · 44 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gramatan Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue

    1696 ft · 49 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
42.1 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 20%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17%
US 6
7.06 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.8 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

41.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiryas Joel
00h 52m from Fallsburg
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fallsburg 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 Fallsburg to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Kiryas Joel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Fallsburg and 44.2 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kiryas Joel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kiryas Joel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiryas Joel.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

45 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).

Fallsburg

#1 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
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: Riverside Drive (-74.601019, 41.732052)
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $14.23
Round trip
$28.47
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $14.23 $28.47
Mid-grade $4.98 $15.94 $31.88
Premium $5.38 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $6.51 $20.83 $41.66

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 Fallsburg and Mount Vernon. The current time is 16:25:18.

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.