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

The driving distance from Guilderland, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
150.61 mi
02h 40m
Flight
123.87 mi
199.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.87 mi
Kilometers
199.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.61 mi
Kilometers
242.38 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Guilderland
Thu, Oct 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilderland
2026-10-15T12:33
Arrive Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilderland
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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Guilderland
77.1 mi
01h 20m
To Mount Vernon
73.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Guilderland and Mount Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Street

    25 m · 11 sec · Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    71 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    832 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 87 South: New York, Buffalo, New York State Thruway

    1732 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2514 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

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

  16. 16

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

    102 m · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue

    1511 ft · 47 sec · Fleetwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue

    1768 ft · 45 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gramatan Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue

    1696 ft · 47 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilderland 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
118 mi · 78%
New York State Thruway
27.9 mi · 19%
Western Avenue
4.05 mi · 3%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.04 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.8 mi · 1%
Adirondack Northway
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 20m from Guilderland
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Guilderland 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 Guilderland to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Guilderland and 73.5 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, 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 New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilderland and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 123.87 mi (199.35 km).

Guilderland

#1 Guilderland

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

Population34,083
Coordinates42.7045200, -73.9115100
Altitude63
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: Willow Street (-73.91145, 42.704479)
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $23.66
Round trip
$47.33
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $23.66 $47.33
Mid-grade $4.98 $26.50 $53.01
Premium $5.38 $28.63 $57.26
Diesel $6.51 $34.63 $69.26

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 Guilderland and Mount Vernon. The current time is 12:33:14.

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.