How far is Spring Valley, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Mount Vernon.
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Start on the route
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward New York City
2442 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
578 ft · 11 sec · 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 Spring Valley 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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Spring Valley and 10.1 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.48 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 32,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.1687100, -73.8387500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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