How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Fallsburg, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Fallsburg, NY is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.19 mi
02h 01m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.19 mi
Kilometers
149.97 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T15:18
Arrive Fallsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Kiryas Joel
NY

Town

From Mount Vernon
46.5 mi
01h 00m
To Fallsburg
46.7 mi
01h 00m

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
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Fallsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 9 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue

    110 m · 13 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2010 ft · 51 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    68 m · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Central Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    17.9 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    48.9 mi · 1 hr · Long Mountain Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

    1731 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

    102 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 36 sec · Old Falls Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 27 sec · Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
49 mi · 53%
New York State Thruway
17.9 mi · 19%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 16%
Main Street
3.8 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
2.55 mi · 3%
Central Park Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

48.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kiryas Joel
01h 00m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Fallsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Fallsburg?

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Kiryas Joel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 46.7 miles from Fallsburg.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Fallsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Kiryas Joel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kiryas Joel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kiryas Joel.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

45 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Fallsburg

#2 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Fallsburg (-74.60127, 41.73204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.27
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $14.63 $29.27
Mid-grade $4.98 $16.39 $32.78
Premium $5.38 $17.71 $35.41
Diesel $6.51 $21.41 $42.83

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 Fallsburg. The current time is 15:18:14.

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.