How far is Mount Vernon, NY from East Hampton, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to East Hampton, NY is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.52 mi
02h 34m
Flight
86.31 mi
138.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.52 mi
Kilometers
164.99 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Fri, Oct 16, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-16T01:43
Arrive East Hampton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Holbrook
NY

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From Mount Vernon
51.1 mi
01h 17m
To East Hampton
51.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
East Hampton Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Friday
Using Shelter Island as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and East Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and East Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Prospect Avenue

    96 m · 18 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dyre Avenue

    2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Steenwick Avenue

    1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway

    1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

    1699 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

    3187 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 39

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto The Circle

    70 m · 16 sec · The Circle

  24. 24

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and East Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
53.4 mi · 52%
Sunrise Highway
13.2 mi · 13%
Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 10%
County Road 39
5.48 mi · 5%
Captain Daniel Roe Highway
4.63 mi · 5%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

53.4 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
01h 17m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon and Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 51.4 miles from East Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.

RAIL

Bridgeport

42 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

60 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.9 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population1,138
Coordinates40.9634300, -72.1848000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: East Hampton (-72.1848, 40.96343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.98 $18.03 $36.07
Premium $5.38 $19.48 $38.97
Diesel $6.51 $23.56 $47.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and East Hampton. The current time is 01:43:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.