How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Queens, NY is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Queens.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
772 ft · 23 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
143 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1470 ft · 33 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Fulton Avenue
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Continue on Pelham Parkway
1469 ft · 41 sec · Pelham Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Post Road
133 m · 14 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Queens.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.49 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Queens?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 10.6 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Queens. Straight-line distance: 15.97 mi (25.7 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 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
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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