How far is Mount Vernon, NY from East Greenbush, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to East Greenbush, NY is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and East Greenbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and East Greenbush.
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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
77.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Turn right onto State Highway 9H
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9H
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 90 West: Albany
2376 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, US 20: East Greenbush, Nassau
1752 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Columbia Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and East Greenbush.
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
77.1 mi · 01h 44m
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 East Greenbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to East Greenbush?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Mount Vernon and 64.5 miles from East Greenbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near East Greenbush.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
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 Pleasant Valley.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and East Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 116.17 mi (186.96 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 Greenbush
Town in New York state
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 42.5909100, -73.7017900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Greenbush (-73.70179, 42.59091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $29.62 | $59.23 |
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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