How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Saugerties, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Saugerties, NY is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
Town in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Saugerties.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Saugerties.
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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
71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties
2031 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
96 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Saugerties.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
71.1 mi · 01h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Saugerties.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Saugerties?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 51.5 miles from Saugerties.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Saugerties.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Saugerties. Straight-line distance: 80.72 mi (129.9 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 Saugerties
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,002 |
| Coordinates | 42.0775900, -73.9529100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saugerties (-73.95291, 42.07759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $18.13 | $36.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $23.69 | $47.39 |
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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