How far is Seattle, WA from Mount Vernon, NY?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Mount Vernon, NY is about 2848.2 miles (4583.8 km), with a travel time of about 50h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2403.3 miles (3867.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 101h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Road
2848.22 mi
50h 49m
Flight
2403.29 mi
3867.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2403.29 mi
Kilometers
3867.72 km
Flight Time
04h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
2848.22 mi
Kilometers
4583.76 km
Drive Time
50h 49m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Wed, Aug 26, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Seattle
Fri, Aug 28, 4:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-08-23T22:40
Arrive Mount Vernon
Wed, Aug 26, 1:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
50h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Alexandria
SD

City in and the county seat of Hanson County, South Dakota, United States

From Seattle
1421.3 mi
25h 24m
To Mount Vernon
1426.9 mi
25h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    315.4 mi · 5 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    113 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

    54 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus

    2032 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    66 m · 5 sec · US Highway 212

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 212

    43.7 mi · 51 min · US Highway 212

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 212

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 212

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto SD Highway 34

    17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    10.7 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    629.4 mi · 10 hr 31 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue

    75 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue

    874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on North Cumberland Avenue

    2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue

    99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

    1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

    2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

  48. 48

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1721 ft · 42 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

  50. 50

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  51. 51

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  53. 53

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  54. 54

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  55. 55

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  56. 56

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  57. 57

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  58. 58

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  59. 59

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  60. 60

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road

  61. 61

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  62. 62

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  63. 63

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  64. 64

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  65. 65

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  66. 66

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  67. 67

    Keep slight left

    386.9 mi · 7 hr 12 min

  68. 68

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  69. 69

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  70. 70

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  71. 71

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  72. 72

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  73. 73

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  74. 74

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  75. 75

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  76. 76

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  77. 77

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  78. 78

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  79. 79

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  80. 80

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  81. 81

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  82. 82

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  83. 83

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    3036 ft · 1 min

  84. 84

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  85. 85

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    1.4 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  86. 86

    Take the exit slight right toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway

    145 m · 14 sec

  87. 87

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    2305 ft · 51 sec · Central Park Avenue

  88. 88

    Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yonkers Avenue

  89. 89

    Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue

    2094 ft · 40 sec · Mount Vernon Avenue

  90. 90

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    68 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  91. 91

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2010 ft · 53 sec · West 1st Street

  92. 92

    Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  93. 93

    Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  94. 94

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
94 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
10 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
823 mi · 29%
SD Highway 34
819 mi · 29%
I 80 East
393 mi · 14%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 8%
US Highway 212
158 mi · 6%
Indiana Toll Road
157 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue straight

629 mi · 10h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
50h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
101h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+444.9 mi
2403.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
25h 24m from Seattle
Leave By
6:20 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Clear near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2848.2 miles (4583.8 km) and usually takes 50h 49m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1421.3 miles from Seattle and 1426.9 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 2403.3 miles (3867.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 444.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. 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 $525.92 one way or $1,051.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 893.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Seattle and Mount Vernon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Clear near Mount Vernon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 2403.29 mi (3867.72 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population68,628
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.8370800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Mount Vernon (-73.83708, 40.9126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)94h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)71h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)56h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)47h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)40h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)35h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
100.5 gal
380.45 L · about $525.92
Round trip
$1,051.83
201 gal · 760.9 L
Estimated CO2
893.1 kg one way
Round trip: 1786.3 kg / 3938 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $525.92 $1,051.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $559.48 $1,118.97
Premium $5.77 $579.99 $1,159.97
Diesel $5.47 $549.43 $1,098.87

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 Washington · Aug 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between Seattle, WA and Mount Vernon, NY. The current time in Seattle is 22:40:08, although it is 01:40:08 in Mount Vernon.

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.