How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Arverne, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Arverne, NY is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Arverne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Arverne.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
772 ft · 23 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
143 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1470 ft · 33 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Fulton Avenue
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Continue on Pelham Parkway
1469 ft · 41 sec · Pelham Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Post Road
133 m · 14 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
58 m · 10 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway
2822 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
2584 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn left onto Beach 67th Street
597 ft · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach 67th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Arverne.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
6.63 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Arverne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Arverne?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Mount Vernon and 14 miles from Arverne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 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 Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Arverne.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Arverne. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 68,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.8370800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arverne
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.7959700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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