How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Lewiston, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Lewiston, NY is about 397.1 miles (639 km), with a travel time of about 08h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309 miles (497.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Lewiston.
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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 right onto Central Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
17.9 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North / Niagara Falls
1708 ft · 42 sec · I 190 North / Niagara Falls
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
141 m · 7 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on Niagara Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 265: Lewiston
702 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
2162 ft · 41 sec · Lewiston Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
988 ft · 20 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Center Street
1511 ft · 36 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Lewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon and Rain near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 397.1 miles (639 km) and usually takes 08h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 199.7 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309 miles (497.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.32 one way or $124.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Rain near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lisle.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 309.01 mi (497.31 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 Lewiston
Village in New York
| Population | 2,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.1725600, -79.0358800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-79.03588, 43.17256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 639 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $62.32 | $124.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $69.80 | $139.60 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $75.40 | $150.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $91.19 | $182.38 |
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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