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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Massena, NY is about 359.6 miles (578.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.62 mi
07h 46m
Flight
282.52 mi
454.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.52 mi
Kilometers
454.68 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.62 mi
Kilometers
578.75 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massena
Fri, Oct 16, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Fri, Oct 16, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T20:24
Arrive Massena
Fri, Oct 16, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saratoga Springs
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Mount Vernon
178.9 mi
03h 53m
To Massena
180.8 mi
03h 53m

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
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 9 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue

    110 m · 13 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2010 ft · 51 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    68 m · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Central Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    27.2 mi · 36 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Continue on Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lake Flower Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2254 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

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

    150 m · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2778 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lake Colby Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Harrietstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 86

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  34. 34

    Continue on Easy Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Santa Clara Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 458

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49

  41. 41

    Continue on County Road 49

    941 ft · 24 sec · County Road 49

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 420

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C

    780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 11C

  45. 45

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · South Main Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 39%
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 27%
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 5%
South Main Street
10.9 mi · 3%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.1 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga Springs
03h 53m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
8:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Massena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.6 miles (578.7 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?

Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.9 miles from Mount Vernon and 180.8 miles from Massena.

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

The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.1 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 $56.45 one way or $112.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saratoga Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saratoga Springs.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

1 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

2 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

27 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

32 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Massena. Straight-line distance: 282.52 mi (454.68 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Massena

City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America

Population10,122
Coordinates44.9281000, -74.8918600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Massena (-74.89186, 44.9281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.04 L · about $56.45
Round trip
$112.89
25.38 gal · 96.08 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $56.45 $112.89
Mid-grade $4.98 $63.22 $126.44
Premium $5.38 $68.30 $136.60
Diesel $6.51 $82.60 $165.20

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 Massena. The current time is 20:24:39.

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.