How far is Woodbury, NY from Mount Vernon, NY?

The driving distance from Woodbury, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.81 mi
00h 55m
Flight
20.22 mi
32.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.22 mi
Kilometers
32.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-15T14:38
Arrive Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Woodbury
15.5 mi
00h 27m
To Mount Vernon
17.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Woodbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Jericho Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Pelham Manor

    900 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Shopping Center, Saint Paul's Church

    80 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    901 ft · 30 sec · Boston Post Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pelham Parkway

    1474 ft · 36 sec · Pelham Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Fulton Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Fulton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2337 ft · 55 sec · East 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gramatan Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · Gramatan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · East Prospect Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
10 mi · 31%
Jericho Turnpike
5.32 mi · 16%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 10%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 8%
Hutchinson River Parkway
1.94 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
1.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

10 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 27m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Woodbury and 17.3 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 20.22 mi (32.54 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York

Population11,058
Coordinates40.8256500, -73.4676200
Altitude54
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: Woodbury Road (-73.467864, 40.826106)
End: East Prospect Avenue (-73.83708, 40.912722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $5.16
Round trip
$10.32
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.16 $10.32
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.78 $11.56
Premium $5.38 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $6.51 $7.55 $15.10

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 New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Mount Vernon. The current time is 14:38:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.