How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 01h 32m.
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 Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Poughkeepsie.
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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
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
934 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road
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Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 31 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on South Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · South Road
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Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East, NY 55 East
604 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 11 sec · South Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
96 m · 9 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Poughkeepsie.
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.
Albany Post Road
Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Peekskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 31.8 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Peekskill
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 Peekskill.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 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 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
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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