How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Massapequa Park, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Massapequa Park, NY is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.37 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.63 mi
41.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.37 mi
Kilometers
56.92 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massapequa Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Massapequa Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Elmont
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Mount Vernon
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Massapequa Park
17.7 mi
00h 26m

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
Massapequa Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Old Bethpage as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Massapequa Park.

  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

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    85 m · 4 sec · Belt Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward Francis Lewis Boulevard

    76 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway

    46 m · 5 sec · Laurelton Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    1697 ft · 1 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    2061 ft · 29 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    14.6 mi · 19 min · Sunrise Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    1214 ft · 30 sec · Park Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Clark Boulevard

    18 m · 2 sec · Clark Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
14.6 mi · 41%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 14%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 6%
New England Thruway
1.83 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
1.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

14.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmont
00h 26m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Massapequa Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Massapequa Park?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Mount Vernon and 17.7 miles from Massapequa Park.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Massapequa Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elmont

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 Elmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Massapequa Park. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.24 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Massapequa Park

#2 Massapequa Park

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

Population17,034
Coordinates40.6803800, -73.4551200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Massapequa Park (-73.45512, 40.68038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.23 $12.46
Premium $5.38 $6.73 $13.45
Diesel $6.51 $8.14 $16.27

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 Massapequa Park. The current time is 16:45:21.

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.