How far is Rye, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Rye, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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.
Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Mount Vernon.
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Start on Boston Post Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3144 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Huguenot Street
1211 ft · 25 sec · Huguenot Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1649 ft · 37 sec · River Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
113 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
107 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Highway
957 ft · 19 sec · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cross Avenue
584 ft · 12 sec · Cross Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elmer Miller Circle
5 m · 1 sec · Norman Rockwell Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Norman Rockwell Boulevard
599 ft · 24 sec · Norman Rockwell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gramatan Avenue
59 m · 3 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 Rye and Mount Vernon.
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.
Boston Post Road
Start on Boston Post Road
6.21 mi · 00h 10m
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 Rye 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 Rye to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Larchmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Rye and 5.7 miles from Mount Vernon.
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 1.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rye and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Larchmont
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 Larchmont.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 9.28 mi (14.94 km).
#1 Rye
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 46,100 |
| Coordinates | 40.9806500, -73.6837400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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