How far is Middletown, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Middletown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Mount Vernon.
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Start on Mill Street
25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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2
Turn left onto West Main Street
589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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3
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue
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4
Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue
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Continue on Route 211 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City
130 m · 12 sec
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Continue on I 84 West: Scranton
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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13
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
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
102 m · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
1511 ft · 47 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
1768 ft · 45 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gramatan Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
1696 ft · 47 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Mount Vernon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Thiells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Middletown and 32.1 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Thiells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thiells.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 47.81 mi (76.95 km).
#1 Middletown
City in Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,023 |
| Coordinates | 41.4459300, -74.4229300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 68,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.8370800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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