How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Plattsburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Coterminous town-village in 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 Plattsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Plattsburgh.
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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
27.2 mi · 36 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
143.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: Plattsburgh International Airport
1202 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Peru Street
558 ft · 12 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn left onto South Catherine Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Catherine Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
736 ft · 18 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1522 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Cornelia Street
713 ft · 14 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Plattsburgh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
143 mi · 02h 46m
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 Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Plattsburgh?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?
Green Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Mount Vernon and 152.4 miles from Plattsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 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 $47.77 one way or $95.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Green Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Island.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 262.37 mi (422.25 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 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $47.77 | $95.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $53.51 | $107.01 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $57.80 | $115.61 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $69.91 | $139.81 |
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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