How far is Saratoga Springs, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Mount Vernon.
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Start on Lake Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
23.8 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 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 Saratoga Springs 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.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saratoga Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Saratoga Springs and 86.5 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saratoga Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
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 Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 149.99 mi (241.39 km).
#1 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.74 | $55.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.06 | $58.11 |
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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