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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Holbrook, NY is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
52.37 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.24 mi
64.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.24 mi
Kilometers
64.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.37 mi
Kilometers
84.28 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Sun, Aug 23, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Aug 23, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-08-23T19:34
Arrive Holbrook
Sun, Aug 23, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Mount Vernon
26.2 mi
00h 38m
To Holbrook
26.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 51 min · Long Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue

    1442 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Express Drive South

    101 m · 9 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Patchogue-Holbrook Road

    1597 ft · 40 sec · Patchogue-Holbrook Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Union Avenue

    1181 ft · 35 sec · Union Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Avenue A

    605 ft · 54 sec · Avenue A

  20. 20

    Continue on Avenue A

    605 ft · 32 sec · Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1051 ft · 31 sec · Union Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
37.8 mi · 72%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
New England Thruway
1.83 mi · 3%
North 5th Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

37.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 38m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Clear near Holbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 26.2 miles from Holbrook.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Mostly Clear near Holbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 12 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
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 40.24 mi (64.76 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Holbrook

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

Population27,195
Coordinates40.8123200, -73.0784400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Holbrook (-73.07844, 40.81232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.99
Diesel $4.69 $8.68 $17.37

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 · Aug 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Holbrook. The current time is 19:34:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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