How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Hicksville, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Hicksville, NY is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Hicksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Hicksville.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
96 m · 18 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on Dyre Avenue
2676 ft · 1 min · Dyre Avenue
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Continue on Steenwick Avenue
1010 ft · 31 sec · Steenwick Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New England Thruway
1634 ft · 33 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
576 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on South Broadway
156 m · 13 sec · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Hicksville.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Hicksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Hicksville?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Mount Vernon and 14.1 miles from Hicksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Hicksville.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 19.11 mi (30.75 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 Hicksville
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 41,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -73.5251300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hicksville (-73.52513, 40.76843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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