How far is Mount Vernon, NY from East Fishkill, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to East Fishkill, NY is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
CDP 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 East Fishkill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and East Fishkill.
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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
1026 ft · 21 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1682 ft · 53 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp right
154 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
35.3 mi · 48 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Fishkill, Carmel
1405 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 52
1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 52
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 52
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and East Fishkill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
35.3 mi · 00h 48m
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 Partly Cloudy near East Fishkill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to East Fishkill?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Yorktown Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Mount Vernon and 26 miles from East Fishkill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Partly Cloudy near East Fishkill.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown Heights
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 Yorktown Heights.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and East Fishkill. Straight-line distance: 44.33 mi (71.34 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 East Fishkill
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 29,503 |
| Coordinates | 41.5534300, -73.7956900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fishkill (-73.79569, 41.55343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
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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