How far is Mount Vernon, NY from New Cassel, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to New Cassel, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.55 mi
28.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.55 mi
Kilometers
28.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.54 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Cassel
Thu, Oct 15, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive New Cassel
Thu, Oct 15, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Mount Vernon
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To New Cassel
13.9 mi
00h 21m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and New Cassel.

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway

    926 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2552 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Northern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Post Avenue, Old Westbury, Westbury

    655 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Westbury

    66 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Post Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Post Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rockland Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Rockland Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto School Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    653 ft · 31 sec · Cross Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    1054 ft · 32 sec · Grand Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2325 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
8.48 mi · 31%
Clearview Expressway
4.49 mi · 16%
Grand Central Parkway
3.25 mi · 12%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 8%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 7%
New England Thruway
1.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Continue on Northern State Parkway

8.48 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 21m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near New Cassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to New Cassel?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Mount Vernon and 13.9 miles from New Cassel.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and New Cassel. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.25 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
New Cassel

#2 New Cassel

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population14,059
Coordinates40.7589900, -73.5695700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: New Cassel (-73.56957, 40.75899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.72
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.36 $8.72
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $5.38 $5.27 $10.55
Diesel $6.51 $6.38 $12.76

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 New Cassel. The current time is 18:28:16.

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.