How far is Mount Vernon, NY from The Bronx, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Westchester 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 The Bronx.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and The Bronx.
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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
2270 ft · 49 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue
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Turn left onto Bronx River Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bronx River Road
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Take the ramp left toward BRP South
586 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway
923 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fordham Road
982 ft · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
160 m · 20 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Bronx Park East
1537 ft · 59 sec · Bronx Park East
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
92 m · 10 sec · White Plains Road
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Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road
829 ft · 39 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Sagamore Street
29 m · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
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Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
134 m · 15 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and The Bronx.
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.
Bronx River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
3.53 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Vernon and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to The Bronx?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 3.4 miles from The Bronx.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Mount Vernon and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near The Bronx.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 4.6 mi (7.4 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 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.01 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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