How far is Wawarsing, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?
The driving distance from Wawarsing, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wawarsing and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wawarsing and Mount Vernon.
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Start on United States Highway 209
2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
10.5 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on Kingston Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Kingston Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 209
1.4 km · 1 min · United States Highway 209
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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East: New York City
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 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 Wawarsing and Mount Vernon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wawarsing 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 Wawarsing to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Kiryas Joel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Wawarsing and 45.5 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wawarsing and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Kiryas Joel
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 Kiryas Joel.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wawarsing and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 64.41 mi (103.65 km).
#1 Wawarsing
Town in New York
| Population | 12,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7589800, -74.3573800 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $14.23 | $28.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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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