How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Carmel, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Carmel, NY is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 00m.
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.
Hamlet 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 Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Carmel.
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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
21.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
983 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 116
90 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
88 m · 7 sec · State Highway 22
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Falls Road
3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road
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Continue on Warner Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive
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Continue on Front Street
145 m · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Croton Falls Road
554 ft · 18 sec · Croton Falls Road
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Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike
156 m · 12 sec · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Stoneleigh Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · Stoneleigh Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Stoneleigh Avenue
78 m · 8 sec · Stoneleigh Avenue
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Turn left onto Brewster Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Brewster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gleneida Avenue
2922 ft · 1 min · Gleneida Avenue
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Carmel.
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 684 North
Merge slight right
21.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 Mount Vernon and Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Carmel?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Mount Vernon and 21.1 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Armonk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Armonk.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 36.67 mi (59.02 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 Carmel
Town in New York
| Population | 34,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.4300900, -73.6801300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmel (-73.68013, 41.43009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
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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