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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Greenlawn, NY is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
37.09 mi
01h 04m
Flight
24.84 mi
39.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.84 mi
Kilometers
39.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.09 mi
Kilometers
59.69 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T20:25
Arrive Greenlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Munsey Park
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Mount Vernon
18.5 mi
00h 32m
To Greenlawn
18.6 mi
00h 32m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Park Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Pulaski Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Pulaski Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1470 ft · 36 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 50%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
2.11 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
1.85 mi · 5%
New England Thruway
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

18.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munsey Park
00h 32m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Greenlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Munsey Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 18.6 miles from Greenlawn.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Munsey Park

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 Munsey Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Munsey Park
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munsey Park.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Greenlawn. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.97 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Greenlawn

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,742
Coordinates40.8689900, -73.3651200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Greenlawn (-73.36512, 40.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.83
Round trip
$11.65
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.83 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.53 $13.05
Premium $5.38 $7.05 $14.10
Diesel $6.51 $8.53 $17.05

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 Greenlawn. The current time is 20:25:41.

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.