How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Pelham, AL?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Pelham, AL is about 995.2 miles (1601.6 km), with a travel time of about 18h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 886.5 miles (1426.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Pelham.
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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 left onto Central Park Avenue
966 ft · 21 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South: New York City
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
2052 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
120 m · 6 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
1858 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1329 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
49.2 mi · 57 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
123.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Helena
1666 ft · 47 sec
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Turn sharp right onto County Road 52
2983 ft · 1 min · County Road 52
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Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
690 ft · 15 sec · Pelham Parkway
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Turn right onto Word Drive
21 m · 2 sec · Word Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Word Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Pelham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
259 mi · 04h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Pelham?
The road trip is about 995.2 miles (1601.6 km) and usually takes 18h 43m 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?
Christiansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 497.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 497.8 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 886.5 miles (1426.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.7 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 $140.80 one way or $281.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 312.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Vernon and Pelham, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Christiansburg
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 Christiansburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 886.54 mi (1426.75 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 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 22,289 |
| Coordinates | 33.2856700, -86.8099900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelham (-86.80999, 33.28567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 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 | $140.80 | $281.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $157.37 | $314.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $170.72 | $341.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $164.85 | $329.71 |
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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