How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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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 Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Washington Heights.
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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 left onto Central Park Avenue
966 ft · 21 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South: New York City
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Fordham Road, University Heights Bridge
730 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Fordham Road
116 m · 15 sec · West Fordham Road
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West 207th Street
973 ft · 43 sec · West 207th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Nagle Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Nagle Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Washington Heights.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 4.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 8.7 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Washington Heights.
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.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 6.71 mi (10.8 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 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
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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