How far is Niagara Falls, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Niagara Falls, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 413 miles (664.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niagara Falls and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niagara Falls and Mount Vernon.
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Start on Pine Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2164 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Niagara Street
696 ft · 21 sec · Niagara Street
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Turn right onto John B. Daly Boulevard
2873 ft · 42 sec · John B. Daly Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Niagara Scenic Parkway
49 m · 9 sec · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 384: Buffalo, Lewiston
160 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Buffalo
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Island Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward West Broad Street, Gramatan Avenue
102 m · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
1511 ft · 47 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
1768 ft · 45 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gramatan Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Gramatan Avenue
1696 ft · 47 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Prospect Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niagara Falls and Mount Vernon.
Long-distance drive
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130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Niagara Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niagara Falls to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 413 miles (664.6 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.2 miles from Niagara Falls and 216.8 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.41 one way or $116.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Niagara Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point
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 Whitney Point.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niagara Falls and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 307.4 mi (494.71 km).
#1 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 68,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.8370800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 665 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $4.01 | $58.41 | $116.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $65.29 | $130.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $70.82 | $141.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $68.39 | $136.78 |
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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