How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Bedford, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Bedford, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bedford.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
1685 ft · 41 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lincoln Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue
1415 ft · 31 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Grand Street
107 m · 20 sec · East Grand Street
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Turn right onto Hussey Road
108 m · 15 sec · Hussey Road
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Take the ramp right toward Cross County Parkway East
1037 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford
1647 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Bedford Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road
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Turn left onto Old Post Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Post Road
871 ft · 27 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto Court Road
43 m · 4 sec · Court Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Bedford.
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.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Bedford?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 13.4 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Purchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 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 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-73.64374, 41.20426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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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