How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Canton, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Canton, NY is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Canton.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
110 m · 13 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2010 ft · 51 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
27.2 mi · 36 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1841 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Ann Street
1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
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Turn right onto Ross Road
2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
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Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on William Street
2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1713 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Canton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Canton?
The road trip is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.9 miles from Mount Vernon and 176.8 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.38 one way or $110.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Johnson
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 Fort Johnson.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Canton. Straight-line distance: 263.28 mi (423.71 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 Canton
Village in St.
| Population | 11,024 |
| Coordinates | 44.5956200, -75.1690900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-75.16909, 44.59562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $55.38 | $110.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $62.03 | $124.05 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $67.01 | $134.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $81.04 | $162.07 |
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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