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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.86 mi
00h 16m
Flight
3.47 mi
5.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.47 mi
Kilometers
5.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.86 mi
Kilometers
9.43 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Wed, Apr 22, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-22T16:28
Arrive Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wakefield
NY

A town in Westchester County, New York.

From Mount Vernon
2.3 mi
00h 08m
To Yonkers
3.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Yonkers Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Nepperhan Avenue

    2523 ft · 58 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto South Broadway

    70 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yonkers Avenue
3.24 mi · 55%
Nepperhan Avenue
0.48 mi · 8%
Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi · 7%
West 1st Street
0.38 mi · 6%
Gramatan Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
South Broadway
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yonkers Avenue

Continue on Yonkers Avenue

3.24 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 08m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 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 2.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 3.5 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 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 $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.58 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

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

#2 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
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.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.78 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.42 gal · 1.56 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.94 $1.88
Premium $4.86 $1.02 $2.04
Diesel $4.69 $0.99 $1.97

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Yonkers. The current time is 16:28:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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