How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Inwood, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Inwood, NY is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Inwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Inwood.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
110 m · 13 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2010 ft · 51 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
68 m · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Park Avenue
966 ft · 21 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South: New York City
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 230th Street
632 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto West 230th Street
132 m · 14 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Inwood.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
2.44 mi · 00h 04m
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 Inwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Inwood?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 3.7 miles from Inwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Inwood.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Inwood. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.17 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 Inwood
City in New York County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656600, -73.9268000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inwood (-73.9268, 40.86566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
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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