How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Queensbury, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Queensbury, NY is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.9 mi
04h 11m
Flight
170.68 mi
274.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.68 mi
Kilometers
274.68 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.9 mi
Kilometers
328.14 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queensbury
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T15:19
Arrive Queensbury
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Saugerties
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Mount Vernon
101.8 mi
02h 05m
To Queensbury
102 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Queensbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Queensbury.

  1. 1

    Start on East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 9 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue

    110 m · 13 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2010 ft · 51 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    68 m · 6 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 39 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Central Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    27.2 mi · 36 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    40.9 mi · 48 min · Adirondack Northway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 254: Glens Falls

    905 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Aviation Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · Aviation Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Quaker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sunnyside Road East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Queensbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 68%
Adirondack Northway
40.9 mi · 20%
I 787
9.6 mi · 5%
Ridge Road
3.53 mi · 2%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 2%
Quaker Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugerties
02h 05m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Queensbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Queensbury?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Mount Vernon and 102 miles from Queensbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Queensbury.

Stop Ideas Near Saugerties

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saugerties, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugerties.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

17 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

23 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

41 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

65 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Queensbury. Straight-line distance: 170.68 mi (274.68 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Queensbury

#2 Queensbury

Town in New York, United States

Population27,273
Coordinates43.3772900, -73.6131700
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)
End: Queensbury (-73.61317, 43.37729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.24 L · about $32.03
Round trip
$64.05
14.4 gal · 54.48 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $32.03 $64.05
Mid-grade $4.98 $35.87 $71.74
Premium $5.38 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $6.51 $46.86 $93.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Queensbury. The current time is 15:19:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.