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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to East Patchogue, NY is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
57.79 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.09 mi
72.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.79 mi
Kilometers
93.01 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Patchogue
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive East Patchogue
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Syosset
NY

Census designated place in New York State

From Mount Vernon
28.8 mi
00h 42m
To East Patchogue
29 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
East Patchogue Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
This Afternoon
Using Holtsville as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    2772 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunrise Service Road South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunrise Service Road South

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 east

    987 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue

    844 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South

    749 ft · 22 sec · Sunrise Service Road South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Medford Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Medford Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
32 mi · 55%
Veterans Memorial Highway
7.82 mi · 14%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
New England Thruway
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

32 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syosset
00h 42m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near East Patchogue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Mount Vernon and 29 miles from East Patchogue.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near East Patchogue.

Stop Ideas Near Syosset

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 Syosset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

36 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and East Patchogue. Straight-line distance: 45.09 mi (72.56 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
East Patchogue

#2 East Patchogue

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population22,469
Coordinates40.7670400, -72.9962200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: East Patchogue (-72.99622, 40.76704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.15
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.07 $18.15
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $5.38 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $6.51 $13.28 $26.56

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 Patchogue. The current time is 15:17:51.

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.