How far is North Babylon, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from North Babylon, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Babylon and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Babylon and Mount Vernon.
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Start on Sunrise Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109: Farmingdale, Babylon
531 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1766 ft · 34 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 109 West: Farmingdale
973 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmingdale Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Farmingdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
965 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Pelham Manor
900 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church
80 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
901 ft · 30 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Pelham Parkway
1474 ft · 36 sec · Pelham Parkway
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Continue on South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Fulton Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2337 ft · 55 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · Gramatan Avenue
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Turn right 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 North Babylon and Mount Vernon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving North Babylon and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Babylon to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from North Babylon and 23.5 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Babylon and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
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 North Valley Stream.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Babylon and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 30.16 mi (48.54 km).
#1 North Babylon
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 17,509 |
| Coordinates | 40.7164900, -73.3217900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
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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