How far is Mount Vernon, NY from White Plains, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to White Plains, NY is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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.
Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and White Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and White Plains.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
1685 ft · 41 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lincoln Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Columbus Avenue
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Continue on White Plains Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · White Plains Road
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Continue on Post Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Post Road
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Continue on West Post Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Post Road
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Turn left onto Mamaroneck Avenue
1317 ft · 35 sec · Mamaroneck Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1140 ft · 27 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 White Plains.
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.
White Plains Road
Continue on White Plains Road
3.63 mi · 00h 06m
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 White Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to White Plains?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Mount Vernon and 5 miles from White Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near White Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 9.24 mi (14.87 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 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Plains (-73.76291, 41.03399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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