How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Newburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Newburgh, NY is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Newburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Newburgh.
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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
16.1 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 303: West Nyack
903 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Center Drive
109 m · 11 sec · Palisades Center Drive
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
87 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
16.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
2924 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1262 ft · 37 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Newburgh.
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.
Bear Mountain Circle
Exit the rotary
16.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Newburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Newburgh?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
West Haverstraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Mount Vernon and 27.9 miles from Newburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Newburgh.
Stop Ideas Near West Haverstraw
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 West Haverstraw.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Newburgh. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.28 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 Newburgh
City in New York
| Population | 31,524 |
| Coordinates | 41.5034300, -74.0104200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburgh (-74.01042, 41.50343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.76 | $17.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.60 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
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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