How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Peekskill, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Peekskill, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Peekskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Peekskill.
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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
1026 ft · 21 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1682 ft · 53 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp right
154 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Street, Hudson Avenue
883 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South Street
3074 ft · 2 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Peekskill.
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.
NY 9A
Continue straight
13.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Peekskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Peekskill?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Mount Vernon and 16 miles from Peekskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Peekskill.
Stop Ideas Near Thornwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Peekskill. Straight-line distance: 26.44 mi (42.55 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 Peekskill
City in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 24,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.2900900, -73.9204200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peekskill (-73.92042, 41.29009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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